Our Desire for Social Connection
We all have the desire to be seen, heard, and valued, we strive for human and social connection. When we have an interaction with someone else that ends badly with a snub or a cruel word, the feelings of rejection can be as real as physical pain. This is why we use phrases like, “he […]
You Deserve Body Freedom
Having body freedom allows us to get through life and we may or may not give much thought to all of the functions our body can perform. It often isn’t until something takes a turn for the worst that we stop and realize how much we should appreciate all that our bodies do for us. […]
Proven: Our Relationships Influence Us
Do you have relationships with certain people where you walk away feeling like you have a little more pep in your step? Or, are you ever around someone, and you find yourself wishing for the interaction to be over because it feels so draining? These are two different experiences we can have from our interactions […]
3 Secrets to a Better Relationship with Your Mom
Your relationship with your mother is one of the very first and longest relationships that you have, so it can grow complicated over time. As you get older, things that once seemed frustrating can become infuriating and your patience level for your mom can dip. All the while, it’s possible that you feel guilt […]
Discover Your Emotions
We all want to feel happy, but many people don’t want to investigate or feel the emotions that we would call “negative,” like sadness, frustration, or envy. We can dismiss unwanted feelings because we would rather feel neutral than experience negative emotions. Frankly, it is common to not want to get uncomfortable and fully experience […]
4 Tips to Free Yourself From Feeling Lonely
Are you feeling lonely right now? Or, have you had moments of loneliness lately? The irony is that you are far from alone in your loneliness. In almost every conversation I have had with people lately, the topic of loneliness has come up. It is weighing heavy on many people and on our communities. In […]
5 Tips to Resilience
Resilience is a way of thinking about life. It is our ability to adapt and bounce back when things get hard and our plans get derailed. Resilient people make the choice not to stay frozen in what is wrong. They acknowledge the situation and even feel the pain from it, then they learn from it, […]
Proven Methods for Caregiver Burnout
Anyone who has watched a small child run after bubbles floating through the air or giggle with glee as they play knows that parenting and caregiving are roles that are filled with joy, fun, and love. And they are also hard, challenging roles that can lead to feelings of loneliness, frustration, and burnout. If you’re […]
Feel Like an Imposter in Your Professional Life? 3 out of 4 People Feel This Way
Do you ever feel like an imposter in your professional life? Believe me, you aren’t alone. I had an interaction with another therapist recently. She contacted me to collaborate on the services that we each provide with a shared client. I know that collaboration is such a beautiful thing because you can learn and find […]
How to Set Your Boundaries If You’ve Got Intense Anger for Your Mom
In reality, many mom’s mean well, but unintentionally hurt their children. Or, some mom’s have been told that they’re overbearing, too involved, or too opinionated, but believe that their way of approaching parenting is the right way. One of my clients came to me because of guilt that she experiences with her mom because her […]
Want to Scream Because of Your Mom? 3 Tips for Feeling Better
Your relationship with your mom is one of the very first and the longest relationships that you have, so it can grow complicated over time. As you get older, things that once seemed frustrating can become infuriating and your patience level for your mom can dip. Every interaction with her may make you feel like […]
Your Feelings Are Like a Smoke Alarm, Listen So You Don’t Get Burned
We all want to feel happy, but many people don’t want to feel the emotions that we would call “negative,” like sadness, frustration, or envy. We can dismiss the unwanted feelings because we would rather feel neutral than experience negative emotions. Frankly, it is common to not want to get uncomfortable and fully experience our […]