A Little About Me (And A Little About Attachment Theory)
I should be able to do it by myself Relationships aren’t worth it. What’s wrong with me? Why bother? If you’re anything like me, you’ve...
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Wherever you go, there you go.
Before you start reading this blog, I should warn you- I use the word “present” x times and the phrase “here and now” x times. That might...
The repressed path within our own brain
I was introduced to the concept of trauma and repressed memory during middle school when one of my close friends got very sick. At the...
Trying New Things (In Life + In Therapy!) and Trusting the Process
My “Try Something New” Experience: A Hate-Love Relationship w/ Yoga OK, full disclosure from your therapist: I used to not be a fan of...
Making the switch from traditional to conscious parenting
Making the switch from traditional parenting to conscious or positive parenting is a transformative experience for both parents and...
Communicating Gratitude
The importance of learning about others is to better anticipate how certain events will trigger various responses. Once we have learned the
A Time to Both Mourn and Celebrate
As I write this, I am processing the recent death of a family member. I called her Aunt Molly. As I mourn the fact that she is no longer...
Mental Illness Doesn’t Discriminate, So Why Do We?
Mental health is an important part of every human - regardless of age, race, gender, ethnicity, geographic location, etc. Mental illness can
The Covert Pain of Shame
David - Beach Trip. These dreaded words pop up on my calendar once a year, and reading them always creates a pit in my stomach that I...
Zoned Out: The Spectrum of Dissociation
Have you ever “come to” during a conversation with someone, only to realize you have no idea what they’ve been saying? What about driving h
Dot, dash. Dot, dash.
In her latest blog entitled, “Dot, dash. Dot, dash,” which is morse code for AA, Natalie Frazier shares what it was like growing up not know
Communication – Something to Talk About
There are tons of books, videos, and blogs that talk about communication being a key aspect of building relationships and they are...
The Importance of Teaching Children About Emotions
Our society focuses so much on behaviors that feelings tend to be mostly neglected. Think of all of the things you’ve talked to your...
Holiday Overwhelm: Tantrums and Challenging Behaviors
For most children the end of the year is usually a time of great excitement and joy, lots of gifts and treats, visits with extended...
Finding Gratitude in the Midst of Grief
The holidays are a difficult time of year for so many of us. Thanksgiving, in particular, can be especially hard for some. For instance,...
Choosing to Forgive
Have you ever had to forgive someone for doing harm to you? When you think about forgiving someone, how do you know you are ready? While...
“That person is so narcissistic!”: When mental health buzzwords become a trend
One of the struggles the mental health field has struggled with was accessibility to those who need services. With social media, millions...
Your kids are having a hard time, not giving you a hard time
Have you ever heard someone say “My child is giving me such a hard time”? Or even better, has one of your own parents ever told you that...
Two-Way Friendships
I made a new friend this year, and it has been wonderful. We have a lot in common. We are both goofy and enjoy joking around and...
After Beating Cancer, I Wanted to Die
Someone can say or do something to you one time in your life, and it can stay with you for the rest of your life. To this day, I can see...
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