Are You in the Sandwich?
At some point, most of us will be in the sandwich stage of life. A good friend of mine and I have dubbed our stage of life as being in “The Sandwich” which is an excellent metaphor for the stage of life in which one...
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Find Your Peaceful, Happy Place
We all need a break from time to time. The winter can feel long, dark and cold, and we all face varying degrees of stressors in our lives. Removing ourselves, even briefly, from stressors can be beneficial to our minds and bodies. I know that...
Neurodivergent vs. Nerotypical
The terms neurodivergent and neurotypical have become more common terms when referring to the ways the brain functions. They are part of the neurodiversity movement that has become more popular over the past couple of years. So what do these terms mean? Neurotypical individuals are...
Parentification
Do you ever find yourself functioning as the family therapist? Feeling like you take care of everyone and no one takes care of you? Are you feeling burnt out? Are you chronically angry at yourself or feeling resentful towards others? Have difficulty making decisions or...
Mind-Body Connection: Incorporating Mindfulness in Anger Management Treatment
Anger is a natural human emotion, but when it becomes overwhelming or uncontrollable, it can negatively impact relationships, work, and overall well-being. Many anger management strategies focus solely on behavioral control, but integrating mindfulness into treatment can offer deeper, long-lasting results by addressing the connection...
Disenfranchized Grief: Perinatal Loss
This post discusses miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss. One in 175 pregnancies each year in the US end in stillbirth. And I am one of those 175. You never think it’s going to happen to you, unless it does. This is not meant to scare...
Of Mice and Memories
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...
Two Thoughts for Your New Year
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...
Tools for Transformation: Practical Strategies for Anger Management
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...
Building Trust
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...