Sorry to point out the women readers with this topic, but really women need to learn this truth. “You” are a very important part of any relationship, and without your “you” working very well, the “we” will never work…it always takes at least two healthy “I’s” to make a healthy “we.” I say “authentic” self-care […]
Simple changes for relational success: “Using the ‘F’ word”
Think really quick about the last time you apologized to a co-worker, a spouse, a child, or anybody really…what did that other person say after you said “sorry.” Ninety-five percent of the people come up with: “that’s ok.” Really?… “that’s ok.” It is ok that I just hurt you? OK to invalidate my whole attempt […]
Simple changes for relational success: “When you mess up, fess up”
Happy New Year! A time for looking back to learn from mistakes, and a time to look ahead to better, more fulfilling relationships in 2014! We are all in relationships: no matter if you are single, married, a parent, or any other walk of life, none of us are islands to ourselves. No matter how […]
4 Easy Steps to a Christmas {Emotional} Detox
‘Tis the season to be stressed out, fa la la la la, la la la la…. Really, as a therapist and coach I work with people who start stressing out about December as early as October. Something is wrong with that. We need to learn how to unlock the peace that we all have within […]
Grieving Through the Holidays
“Happy Holidays!” … As Thanksgiving quickly approaches we will find ourselves in the midst of preparing for the number one season with words that are full of joy: “merry, happy, jolly, joy, etc,” But what about the millions of people who find the Holiday Season very difficult? These words and this time can be very difficult […]
Grieving Through the Holidays: Part 2 of 3
In my earlier blog I identified the first four tips for grieving through the Holiday Season. In this second blog I will continue that work and cover the next three tips. I pray that God will use these tips to help you or a loved one who may be grieving through the upcoming holidays. 5) God […]