Help Is Not A Four Letter Word: Asking for Help

Asking for help can be daunting. Especially if you are in the helping profession. However, there have been several times in my life where taking that step was the best decision I could have made.

Setting Boundaries

Firstly, I want to say that setting boundaries is hard. The boundaries have served some purpose for us, but when we need them to change it also means that the purpose they once served has changed.

Dancing Through Your Relationship: Trust in a Couple Relationship

A successful relationship relies on trust and a secure connection in the same way dance partners rely on each other not to get dropped in the dirt. The safer you feel, the easier it is to dance freely knowing someone is there to catch you if you fall.

To My Clients: Seeking Therapy

Please remember that you are only human. Your vast expanse of emotions is beautifully expressive. When you cry, you are allowing your body and mind to connect and converse.

A Mother’s Story: When Joy and Grief Collide

As a mother, it was painful to witness my children’s deep grief. I felt helpless but knew they had to find their way.  No amount of effort could make up for how much they missed their dad and I felt lost in my attempts to navigate parenting by myself.

We All Have Stories – Conquering Obstacles

As therapists, we sometimes struggle with sharing our own stories for fear of exposure and of being judged by our clients. This can be an obstacle.

Staying Connected in Chaos

Are you up for making your marriage a priority? It takes work, mindfulness, and commitment to making small changes in our daily lives. Choosing just one or two daily practices is a start to creating a greater connection.

Resistance to the Unfamilar

We can all feel some resistance to the unfamiliar. Open-mindedness is not a singular, stagnant state. It is a mindset that takes effort and practice.