In my personal life and in my practice, I run up against relationships that are thwarted because of a negative or difficult interaction that ensues. It necessitates teaching people how to treat us in order to facilitate our needs being met. I observe that we generally...
This shooting hit too close for home for me. My son’s friend was in the classroom next door. Just the thought of it terrifies and saddens me for her and everyone else who is affected by this tragedy. As I broached the subject with my 14-year-old son to assess how he...
Negotiation tips with family members come in handy during the holiday season, especially when a vast amount of decisions need to be made collaboratively and efficiently. The general rule is if someone reaches out and wants to speak, it’s best to approach them rather...
In today’s world we have easy access to most things. It’s not surprising that kids may feel entitled and assume that they can easily get what they want, thus cultivating gratitude becomes even more important. Studies on gratitude prove its positive impact on many...
There are constant reminders about how fragile and unpredictable life can be. We see examples of it every day. Although we have limited control over the curve balls that gets thrown our way, we do have control over ensuring that we’re living our best life no matter...
Throughout the years, I minored in nutrition and became a group fitness instructor that helped to financially support me through college and graduate school. My health value was certainly tested with my four pregnancies, where I gained 75 pounds with each, and within...
First Use The Guidelines Below To Prepare For The Exercise. For The Audio Press On The Picture. The Mindfulness Meditation Text Is Also Included Below. This mindfulness exercise will help you pay attention fully in the moment, without judgment. Mindfulness improves...
The mind has “a mind of its own” and we can’t control incoming thoughts as hard as we may try. Learning to be present through mindfulness activities helps to tame the mind so there’s space between the thinking and doing. It alters our habitual responses by having us...
In my practice I am seeing a flurry of more youth, as well as adults, with untreated and misdiagnosed anxiety. Over the long-term, the results of this can be devastating. Just this past week, I met with a young father who recalled secretly exhibiting...
We learn to avoid discomfort of all kinds from a very young age and the evading gets perpetuated as we grow into adulthood. As far back as we could remember, when we got hurt, our parents would just kiss our boo boo’s and everything was okay, when we got into an...
