What To Do When You Are Hurting
Most of us were taught to shut out painful feelings early on. We try to protect ourselves and others by shutting down or disconnecting from
Reflections From My Practice
All About You
Does What You Think Make You A Good Person
Do you believe what you think makes you a good or bad person? I think this is a fascinating topic and one worth a deeper
How To Find Out Why Something Bothers You
Have you ever had a strong negative reaction to something but not sure why it bothers you? Here you’ll learn 5 powerful strategies to solve
Emotions
Communication
Arguing With Reality
We all do it; saying no to the reality that life presents. It’s part of how we try to protect ourselves, express our values, and
Controlling People
Years ago my 13-year-old step-son asked if he could borrow a book from my shelf called Controlling People. He said he wanted to figure out how
Dos and Don’ts of Helping
Have you ever noticed how it’s easier to see others’ problems and wrong turns than your own? It’s seductive to believe we know what others
Self-Help
Recipe For A Happy Thanksgiving
This time of year can amplify the brain’s tendency to work against us and cause unnecessary stress. Luckily, it just takes a bit of awareness
How To Follow Through On Something
When we start something new, we naturally look to our past to assess our own capability of achieving it. This creates a problem because we
5 Steps To Make Change That Sticks
“Act as if you are already a tremendous success, and as sure as I stand here today – you will become successful.” – Jordan Belfort,
Relationships
How To Use Humility to Create Closeness (H in REACH Model of Emotional Intimacy)
This is the last step in creating emotional closeness with important people in your life. In this video, I show you how to access and
Personal Example of using REACH
In this video, I pull all the steps together using an example from my personal life and let you know how I handled a difficult
Boundaries 101
“I need to set a boundary on my husband’s complaining about my mother. I’m so sick of hearing it!” “I have a boundary that my
Outside the Office
Arguing With Reality
We all do it; saying no to the reality that life presents. It’s part of how we try to protect ourselves, express our values, and
Controlling People
Years ago my 13-year-old step-son asked if he could borrow a book from my shelf called Controlling People. He said he wanted to figure out how
Dos and Don’ts of Helping
Have you ever noticed how it’s easier to see others’ problems and wrong turns than your own? It’s seductive to believe we know what others
Miscellaneous
Honoring My Teachers – Part 2
My 30s Eckhart Tolle Thank you for helping me connect with my spirit🙏🏼 “If your mind carries a heavy burden of past, you will experience
Honoring My Teachers – Part 1
This is the first in a 3-part series dedicated to honoring my teachers. Each one I’ll be discussing has left an indelible mark on my
Ask A Therapist
Why is it that when dealing with grief you process fairly easily with one person (family member is loved one) and with another you fall