Dr. Don Schweitzer, PhD, LMSW

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Join date: Feb 12, 2021

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Dr. Schweitzer is a licensed counselor and mindfulness coach whose practice focuses on a holistic approach to overall health, emphasizing the mind-body connection. He is also a Certified Wellness Practitioner and utilizes the six dimensions of wellness for a holistic approach to wellness, and a Certified Trauma Professional, incorporating mind-body practices when appropriate, and an experienced public speaker and communicator.

Drawing from his extensive experience leadership positions of social service programs, he understand the multifaceted challenges faced by professionals in high-stress environments and has spearheaded initiatives to create supportive work cultures and implement sustainable wellness practices, empowering individuals to thrive amidst adversity.

Posts (71)

Sep 25, 2026 ∙ 5 min

When Did We Stop Doing That?

Most relationships do not change all at once. More often, something small disappears. Maybe you used to bring your partner coffee in the morning. They used to text you in the middle of the day just to say hello. You kissed when one of you came home. You planned dates, flirted more, touched each other when you passed in the kitchen, or picked up their favorite snack at the store because you happened to see it and thought of them. Then life got busy. Work became more demanding. Kids needed...

Sep 5, 2026 ∙ 7 min

The Pause That Changes Everything

We all move through the world with a private lens, and most of the time we do not notice that we are looking through one. That lens is shaped by our history, expectations, fears, values, relationships, and even the kind of day we are having. Two people can experience the same conversation and walk away with very different understandings of what happened. One person may believe they were being direct while the other experienced them as cold. One may think they were giving space while the other...

Aug 26, 2026 ∙ 5 min

Maybe “Letting Go” Means Giving Up the Wait

We tell people to “let it go” all the time. Someone betrayed them. A relationship ended badly. A family member said something cruel. A friend disappeared when they were needed most. A parent failed them in ways that still hurt decades later. Eventually someone says, “You have to let it go.” The phrase sounds simple enough, but I am not sure we always know what we are asking people to do. Photo by Dương Nhân Letting go can sound like forgetting what happened, deciding it no longer matters,...