Today I am grateful for: My ever-patient husband For the roof over our heads Cuddling cats, who warm my heart A son, who is just about the best kid ever Wonderful clients, whom I may not have otherwise gotten to meet The beautiful sunrise this morning Having enough...
The Importance of Self-Care This is a familiar story. You’ve struggled all Monday to keep your happy face on, because Sunday was a bummer in a big way. And you’ve been successful! No one noticed that the smile isn’t genuine. You’ve been able to converse with others,...
In a past struggle with depression, a friend who enjoyed gardening told me to “Stop, and smell the flowers.” My first thought was, “I barely have the time to do everything I need to do. Where am I going to find time to stop, and smell the flowers?” (I want to assure...
We grieve about so many things: the death of a loved one, the loss of an opportunity, our health, the loss of a relationship, the loss of innocence, the lack of having a childhood, the death of a dream, the loss of functioning, and the ensuing dependence on someone...
When women say this, they think their partner is cheating on them. But more often, it’s the little things they’re thinking, and most men don’t know this. Lack of trust and broken promises can lead to thoughts of cheating and betrayal. Does he keep promising to do...
“God*, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change. The courage to change the things I can. And the wisdom to know the difference.” *God, Goddess, the universe, or whomever your higher power may be. Many people who are atheists, or agnostics, find the...
EMDR Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) can be used to process trauma, hurtful memories, to help with depression, to help with addictions, performance issues and many other things. “So, you take these buzzers, and you hold on to them in your...
Guys, is your sex life not satisfying with your partner? Do you wish that you had sex more often? If so, please keep reading. Most women have just as strong a sex-drive as men do. However, women have to be in the right frame of mind to want to have sex – it’s just not...
Self-Care & Self Love: Bill’s Journey Quite some time ago, a client told me something that broke my heart a little. Let’s call him “Bill”. Bill told me a story of when he was 5, and his father had gone out and purchased oil paints, brushes, and canvas. He...
“I’m no good.” “If people really knew me they wouldn’t like me.” “There’s something wrong with me.” “I will never amount to anything.” “The only time I have worth is when I am doing something for someone else.” Negative thoughts like these feed the idea that we need...
