Last October , my family had some unexpected tenants move into our home. While I’m all for practicing the virtue of hospitality, these particular guests were a bunch of pests - mice, to be precise! To my chagrin, I permanently evicted quite a few of...
What are your New Year’s resolutions? What is your word for the year? What are your goals? What will you accomplish? As we start the new year, we are surrounded by ways to improve and reinvent ourselves. Yet, growth, change, and the transitions of life...
Anger is a natural emotion, but when left unchecked, it can harm relationships, career goals, and overall well-being. Managing anger effectively is not about suppressing emotions but transforming the way we respond to triggering situations. Here are practical strategies for anger management to help regain...
Trust is the foundation of healthy relationships both with others and with yourself. Brené Brown, an expert researcher on vulnerability and trust, created the acronym BRAVING to identify the essential components of trust. Here are some ways you can apply this tool in your daily...
Relationships are complicated enough in today’s world but throw in the wrench of emotional abandonment wounds from a parent and we’ve hit the ultimate learning curve. Identifying unhealthy dynamics such as negative communication and emotional regulation skills can be frustrating but such a rewarding endeavor....
Taming the Thought Spiral: A Pathway for Quieting Your Mind As a counselor, one of the most common complaints I hear is the challenge of thought spiraling. We experience something hard, we feel big feelings, and our mind tries to fix them or escape from...
Have you ever tried to do something before and it didn’t go well? Getting in shape. Drinking less. Reading more. There are many reasons we might fail in these goals. Maybe it was too difficult. Maybe life was too chaotic to be consistent. Oftentimes, if...
Conflict is a natural part of human relationships, but without healthy communication, it can quickly escalate into anger, frustration, or resentment. Learning effective communication skills is a cornerstone of anger management and can transform conflicts into opportunities for growth and understanding. Understanding the Role of...
Nurturing Your Inner Child: A Journey of Healing and Self-Love In her book, The Highly Sensitive Chameleon, Joy Martin defines the inner child as “the child-like aspects of our personality and emotions that we carry with us into adulthood. The inner child is the part...
“Instead of asking, ‘Have I worked hard enough to deserve rest?’ I’ve started asking, ‘Have I rested enough to do my most loving and meaningful work?’” -Nicola Jane Hobbs Holidays are often synonymous with joy and celebration, but can paradoxically become a season of great...