Am I Ashamed or Enough?
I was at the mall recently with my four-year-old. There was a college student playing the piano. He played effortlessly. He was playing a plethora of genres: John Legend to Disney movie songs to pop. …
Social Media and Mental Health
I have been thinking a great deal about the connection between social media and mental health. More and more news stories and research articles are coming out discussing the perils of too much screen time …
Life after Trauma
After a traumatic experience, everything can seem pretty disorienting. If it was a recent traumatic event, it can make a life that once made sense feel unsettled and unfamiliar. If the trauma occurred during childhood …
Unexpected Inquiries
Well, the day finally came. My four-year-old asked the dreaded question. Nothing to do with body parts or sex. My husband and I have always used anatomically correct terminology with her and have welcomed any …
First World Problems
Many of my clients that are coming in for relationship work have pointed out that their issues are “first world problems” and they shouldn’t complain so much. My canned response is that if we’re only …
Two Little Words: I’m Sorry
Those two little words, “I’m sorry.” If done right, they can repair and reconnect a relationship. IF. One has to say it with ownership. The tone and sincerity followed by action and behavioral changes also …
