Movement for Optimal Mental Health
Only in recent years have we come to understand the positive effects of exercise on the brain and mental health. Exercise is also good for one’s physical health. Reduced body … Read more
Transform Loneliness to Better Self-Care and Connection
Jennifer transforms feelings of loneliness into an opportunity for greater self-care and connection with women friends. She didn’t even realize the depth of her isolation and depression until we started … Read more
Lissa Coffey Offers Relationship Closure, Enthusiasm and Inspiration
Bright, articulate and beautiful, Lissa Coffey embodies her favorite quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson, “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” Lissa exudes enthusiasm about relationships, her career and making … Read more
April: National Stress Awareness Month
Did you know that April has been designated as National Stress Awareness Month? Most Americans feel stress in their everyday lives but do not pay much attention to its consequences. … Read more
Infidelity in Marriage: From Hollywood to Your World
Given the recent revelations about the Sandra Bullock and Jesse James scandal and the less recent revelations about Tiger Woods, it is impossible to escape the age-old topic of infidelity. … Read more
The Resilient Woman: Part 2
The resilient woman embodies a tenacious spirit and embraces life in the face of trauma, losses and transitions. She lives a courageous life with a vision of purpose, meaning and … Read more
The Resilient Woman: Part 1
How is it that one woman juggles her kids, job, home and relationships without succumbing to the pressure, while another woman with similar circumstances is ready to blow at any … Read more
Taming the Effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder
Maggie, a single thirty-six year old teacher, began each school year feeling energized and optimistic. Once daylight savings time arrived, her mood spiraled downward. Invariably in the weeks following the … Read more
Self-Esteem: Ten Ways to Boost Your Body Image
What woman has not struggled with her own complicated feelings about her body image and self esteem? The pressure to look a certain way is so deeply embedded in our … Read more
Create a Practice of Mindful Walking
How to create the practice of mindful walking: Pay attention to standing on both feet Notice the contact your feet are making with the ground. Take a few abdominal breaths. … Read more