What Does Reconciliation Really Entail?
I often talk about reconciliation, forgiveness, and apology with my clients. You cannot talk about relationships and not have these topics come up because we have all been hurt by someone in our lives. Or …
Self-care During the Holidays: The Best Gift You Can Give Yourself
It is no surprise that the holidays tend to be a stressful time for everyone. Although enjoyable, extensive time with family and friends, frequent events, and the inevitable financial strain that can occur during the …
Tips for Navigating the Holiday Season
I think Charles Dickens (1921), inadvertently, best summarized the holiday season for many people when he wrote “it was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” Society has painted the expectation that …
What is Ramadan?
Half of Ramadan is over! What is Ramadan? Ramadan is the 9th month in the Muslim lunar (based on the moon) calendar. This means Ramadan moves backward by 11 days each year. It is the …
Interracial Marriage – Embracing Love
I began writing this blog due to the social outrage for African Americans and the historical mistreatment of this race for generations in the U.S. My office has increased with couples seeking help with navigating …
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 …
