Making Time
This past week was a long one. Actually, the past seven months have been unthinkable. Most of us have been at home. Many of us have children. We have been sharing our homes through Zoom …
Homeschooling During A Pandemic
There is no doubt about it – the pandemic has turned our lives upside down. We are trying to exist in a new normal of wearing a mask anywhere we go, enforced distance from loved …
The Stress of Getting Engaged or Married During a Pandemic
A wedding is something that people plan and look forward to, many times before a proposal is even made. Getting married is such a significant time in people’s lives and involves many special events. Typically, …
Letting Go of Resentment
What are the two most healing words in the English language? “I’m Sorry.” When those two words are genuinely said, it can repair a relationship and, in turn, allow a space for a deeper …
Regaining Self-Compassion
As I’m counseling clients virtually during this pandemic, one of the common phrases I hear is, “Others have it much worse.” There’s a lot of discounted grief and pain. There’s a certain guilt or …
Being Intentional During Tough Times
The current world health pandemic, without a doubt, has had an impact physically, mentally, and emotionally on everyone. Anxiety, uncertainty, and fear has permeated ours lives faster than we were prepared for. Even with the end not …