Do you ask yourself, why does my past still affect me? Shouldn’t I be over my past by now? Will I ever truly heal from my painful childhood? The words: ‘Get over your past’ comes with a charged judgment and definitely a cloud of shame. Our childhood experiences significantly impact us- for the good, neutral, …
My Painful Childhood Continues to Affect Me, Now What? Read More »
The medical school students who reach out for help have often been struggling for some time in isolation. It takes a lot for them to make the call to a therapist. The rigorous schedule demands have become too much. Anxiety and depression are quite common in this population- perhaps even more so than in the …
Life is wildly turbulent. One day life is mundane and structured. Spontaneity becomes a long-forgotten value. Then, the next day life slams us against the wall while despair pounds at the door. Grief, confusion, heartache, loss- we experience it all. And one day we even touch into bliss, joy and excitement but fear that we …
Do you tend to tilt towards a perfectionist personality? These behaviors can show up in sneaky ways. Often people do not see the perfectionism hiding in plain sight. Other times, the flashing red lights are screaming perfectionism and there is no denying. So, how does perfectionism show up in life? Like I said, it can …
Do you need a jump start for your journaling practice? Does your mind need a clean sweep? De-cluttering of physical AND mental space can bring new ideas, clean energy, more clarity and true relaxation to connect with body/mind/spirit. Enter in focus and lightness through written expression of all those thoughts and feelings lingering inside. Your …
Have you experienced challenges in your adult relationships? Really, if you are alive on this planet…you have. You may have wondered “what is wrong with me” or “why are relationships so hard” or “I don’t know if I am able to trust again”. Learning to love again after heartache, betrayal, rejection, or even abuse as …
You are ready to re-awaken “lost” feelings. Congratulations on opening yourself up to new or forgotten territory. Why is it important anyway, you ask. Your feelings are connected to the most intimate parts of who you are. We come to know ourselves through our emotional experiences in life. Your feelings are deeply personal and if …
It’s been so long since I have felt my feelings. Where do I start? Read More »
Oh the excuses we tell ourselves for why it is not important to say goodbye to people, places, situations. These excuses may sound something like “I don’t do goodbyes”; “I have a lot to do before I leave, I don’t have time”; “I can say goodbye without seeing him/her, we’ll see each other again”. Or …
You’ve heard it before…I imagine. Yes, writing in a journal can be therapeutic in many ways. Perhaps you have even had a cathartic writing experience yourself but then……lost interest. It can be HARD work and it takes time which competes with our modern, busy life. Writing in a journal may not be everyone’s ‘cup of …
There are so many things that happen in life that we can’t control. Thus, it is especially vital that we understand where we have real control and where we do not. This way we know where to direct our energy. At any given moment in life, WE are responsible for the opening and closing of …