Communicating with others about our needs, wants, and expectations can sometimes be a daunting task. For many, it can be uncomfortable and, at times, even downright scary. I have rarely met anyone who finds it extremely easy to communicate openly about these things. In fact, it is more common for people to avoid, deflect, and…
Our “sense of self” might be described as our understanding of who we are, our make-up, wiring, preferences, and areas of strength and growth. Knowing these things and being able to communicate them can be beneficial both personally and professionally. Here’s a question to explore: Where and how does our sense of self develop? In…
It’s not always about what your children have, but rather about who you are teaching them to be. I spend a lot of time working with parents who are trying to get on the same page regarding their children’s behavior, school performance, social commitments and future decisions. All of these things are important and need…
The truth is out. That secret you held on to for so long, that double life you worked so hard to hide – it has finally come to light. Chances are you always expected for the truth to come out. Part of you probably wanted the truth to be known. Yet, the aftermath is far…
Things will never be the same That’s what you keep saying over and over in your head. The reality is – you may be right. You just discovered the world as you know it is broken. Your spouse, your partner in this world, has been cheating on you. Regardless of how you discovered this news…
People pleasing can come easy when we want to show someone we love them. We tend to enjoy pleasing others with blessings such as gifts or meeting their needs. But sometimes pleasing can become difficult and detrimental when our motive is no longer based on love but rather driven by fear. There was a…
Let’s give thanks! Sounds pretty straight forward, right? As we enter a season of thankfulness and giving, we should be able to come up with something. What are you coming up with right now? As you’re sitting there, wheels turning, oftentimes it’s easier to start building an “ungrateful” list: credit card bills due tomorrow, a…
It seems that every few years we see a rise in new and exciting workout regimens designed to gain personal strength, endurance, and have us looking and feeling great! Whether it’s aerobics from the 80’s, P90-X, or the hype of CrossFit, the development and routine of physical exercise continues to have a huge impact for…
Let’s be honest – life is stressful! Stressors are often present, no matter what your story: work stress, school stress, relationship or kid stress – it’s all a part of life. Mix up enough of those at once, and a person can begin to feel stuck! People often come to therapy for this very reason…
When hearing the word “intelligent”, many parents immediately think of high SAT scores and GPAs. While this type of intelligence is valuable, it’s not the only type that a child will need to navigate the complex world they are faced with. In Dr. John Gottman’s book Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child, he states there are…