As I look at the calendar this morning I can’t believe it’s the middle of October already! It’s been a few weeks since I’ve written, so in case you’ve been wondering what happened to me I thought I’d share a little bit about my recent LEARNING CURVE. Let me start…
Peace is more than the absence of conflict; it is the presence of God. To say that my husband is a morning person is somewhat of an understatement. Not only is he up very early (at least to me), but he is awake with an energy and enthusiasm I…
3 Steps to Move from Anxiety into Power IT’S HEEEEERE! The time of year when we transition from summer schedules to school schedules. Whether or not you have kids in school, you can feel the “zing” in the air; the collective “gearing up” that we do as a society.…
Personal Boundaries Make Life Easier There are few things more predictive of a satisfying relationship than the health of the personal boundaries of those involved. A powerful statement, I know, but one that stands true for me. In my therapy practice I have the opportunity to work with many…
Pruning with Love and Discernment Happy Spring! I love the Spring season because it is time of birth and rebirth; a reminder of the natural cycles of life and opportunities to “begin again.” Last week as I tackled some Spring preparations in my yard I was struck by the parallels…
Help for Navigating the Detours of Life I recently had a reminder of how quickly the routine of life can be interrupted by unplanned events that trump my plans. Between meeting with a client and leaving for a lunch date, I received a call from my daughter letting me know…
The Spiritual Aspects of Anxiety Over the past months I have examined the varied aspects of a Holistic Approach to Anxiety and my review would not be complete without addressing the Spiritual Aspects of Anxiety. Many people are surprised at the suggestion that there is a spiritual side to anxiety,…
Preparing to Vision The last few years I have enjoyed making a “vision board” just after the New Year. It is usually an indulgent afternoon with close family or friends spent dreaming, planning and inviting the life I desire. I am looking forward to doing just that next weekend.…
It is the week after Thanksgiving and the holiday season is now officially underway. Many people are already feeling the pressure of “too much to do, too little time.” We hear lots of conversation about “stress management” and it’s certainly a good time to keep it in mind; but what…
What’s Yours? Last night I met with friends and listened to a conference call on the topic of “Rewriting Your Money Story,” that was led by women’s health expert Dr. Christiane Northrup and her business team. It’s a topic not always openly discussed but relevant to all of us because…