The Problem with Validation
I am aware that the title of this blog might stir up strong feelings in some people. I imagine two camps. One says, “heck yes, validation is a problem”, while the other says, “Everyone deserves …
Future Self | Present Tense
Where Do You See Yourself in 5 to 10 Years? Do you remember teachers and others asking you this age-old question? Funny that the older we get, that question is no longer asked. Somedays we’re …
Grief and Self-Compassion
Grief is one thing that all of us will face at some point in our lives. However, grief is also a feeling that we struggle to really understand or grapple with. In 1969, Elisabeth Kubler-Ross …
Resilience Amidst Resistance
Poverty in the U.S. Recent U.S. Census Bureau indicates that 11% of the American population lives in poverty (that’s an estimated 40 million people). Most of this population lives in the South (13%) and is …
Reframing Anxiety
Anxiety is the kind of thing that can pop up when you least expect it. Some individuals recognize themselves as being anxious children growing up, worrying about their parents’ safety, fearful of not being accepted …
Back to School Blues
It is that time of year again when the summer fun comes to an end and the reality of school starts to set in! As a parent, you may feel excited and slightly relieved, while …
