In the chaos of daily life, work demands, endless to-do lists, parenting, TikTok, it’s easy for couples to go from being emotionally attuned partners to functional roommates. The love is still there, but the connection may feel buried under the busyness. Life has gotten louder,...
Being okay with not being okay Sometimes I tell my clients that I wish I had a Staples easy button. I could just press it and make everything wrong in their lives start going right again, and it would be… well, easy. And for some...
Where I grew up, people often joked if you don’t like something, just say “oh, that’s different” and the other person will get the idea. Or at a social gathering, when someone slaps their knees while getting up and says, “well, I suppose…” what they really mean is “we’re getting bored and want to go home, so see you later.”
We have the desire to change, we have the ability to change and we have all the tools to change, so why don’t we? Why is a seemingly simple request so difficult for us to do?
We have gone to great lengths to remove all discomfort from our lives. Even as you read, you are most likely to be in a climate-controlled environment with the ability to remove discomfort by simply adjusting the temperature of your space. Most of us sleep...
In the world of mental health, trauma-informed care is not just a treatment approach; it is a mindset. It acknowledges the widespread impact of trauma and prioritizes safety, trust, and empowerment in the healing process. For many individuals, past experiences have left them feeling vulnerable...
Adolescence is a time of intense emotional and physical change. For many teens, anger can become a frequent and powerful emotion—often masking deeper feelings like sadness, fear, or frustration. Hormonal shifts, peer pressure, academic demands, and the desire for independence can all contribute to emotional...
Dr. Henry Cloud's book Integrity - The courage to meet the demands of reality) (Harper Collins, 2006) Critical to our character development and success in all areas of life is our long-term commitment to building and sustaining our personal and professional integrity. The following is...
Have you ever paused to truly watch a child at play? It's almost magical, isn't it? That effortless way they pick up a simple toy and instantly craft an elaborate story. How they can meet a new friend on the playground and, within moments, be...
When you're pregnant, people often feel compelled to share their own difficult experiences with pregnancy and birth. These stories can unintentionally heighten anxiety, but most of us still assume our experience will go according to plan. Many birthing books and classes focus 95% on how...