Do you struggle with intimacy?
Jane grew up in a family in which her parents fought constantly. Father was successful, narcissistic and dominating and mother was kind, compassionate but mostly played the role of ‘doormat.’ … Read more
Are you sometimes mean to yourself?
Are you critical or judgmental with yourself? You are in good company. While so many of us excel as caretakers in one way or another, when it comes to self-care … Read more
Conquer Anxiety. Find Peace.
While still in the throes of mourning the loss of her mother, Molly went for a routine breast exam when the news came, a diagnosis of stage three breast cancer. … Read more
What you focus on grows stronger…
Have you ever noticed that there’s always something to sort out or worry about? We each face a lifetime of challenges and transitions and there is always some problem to … Read more
So, what is mindfulness anyway?
Do you wish away moments in anticipation of what’s to come? Or perhaps get lost in what happened in the past–yesterday, last year or even decades ago? The word ‘mindfulness’ … Read more
Learn a simple powerful way to overcome anxiety
What goes through your mind when you’re get anxious or afraid? Margaret arrived at my office this particular Wednesday morning day. Her hands trembled as she handed me the hospital … Read more
Do you sometimes feel like a prisoner of your own mind?
Do you sometimes feel like a prisoner of your own mind? Most people think freedom is the ability to come and go as one pleases and to possess unlimited resources. … Read more
Create a daily meditation practice
Maybe you don’t consider yourself the “type” to meditate or perhaps you feel that sitting still is boring or a waste of time during your full if not overwhelmingly busy … Read more
Life after Betrayal
What keeps you from getting the love and intimacy you want in life? Dianne, a lovely, soft spoken school teacher of twenty five years, came to see me when she … Read more
What does your inner child want?
Becky, art teacher, a mother of one son who just left for college, shared with me that she knew she had a really big purpose, but she felt stuck. “I … Read more