A lot of times, emotions can be draining. They are the overbearing feelings that we experience in our lives at different moments. Happiness, loneliness, anger, confusion, guilt, and shame are all things that we can feel, and sometimes, those feelings can be a lot. They can be and … [Read more...] about Dealing with Complicated Emotions
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I Can’t Forgive Myself
A common dilemma for many of us is that we want to change, we want to move on, but we remain stuck. We believe the past, with all of its poor choices, defines who we are and determines our future. Many of us simply did not know another way to handle our loneliness, insecurities, … [Read more...] about I Can’t Forgive Myself
How to Define Trauma
In recent years, the concept of trauma has become normative in our daily vernacular. What I mean by that is culture is talking about trauma in ways that we have never seen before. In so many ways, this is progress! But like so many concepts, there is a spectrum of … [Read more...] about How to Define Trauma
Cultivating Your Child’s Inner Voice: Part 1
I’m sure, if asked, we parents would agree that we want our children to grow up with a healthy sense of self-confidence and self-worth. Evidence on the adverse effects of negative self-talk and negative self-image are well documented as predecessors to depression, anxiety, and … [Read more...] about Cultivating Your Child’s Inner Voice: Part 1
Staying On Track in 2016
Over the last few weeks, I've been preparing to hit the ground running in 2016. Like most people, I've been reflecting, making goals, considering how I can pursue simplicity, efficiency and productivity. And honestly, I'm pretty excited about what's ahead in 2016! Goal setting … [Read more...] about Staying On Track in 2016
