Goal Setting & Resolutions Resolution = A firm decision to do or not to do something. (Merriam Webster) Goal = the result or achievement toward which effort is directed; aim; end. (www.dictionary.com) While well intentioned, only a small percentage of people actually succeed when setting “New Year’s Resolutions”. We suggest creating goals rather than resolutions. A […]
The holidays bring much joy, laughs, love, and they can also bring frustration, confusion, holiday stress, and if you are like me a slightly snug waist band as I sample “just one more” holiday treat. As a Marriage and Family Therapist although many of my clients are taking time off and going on vacations spending […]
As a therapist, the topic of self care often arises. Therapists and other helping professions need to be extra diligent in taking care of themselves to continue to provide quality services for those they work with. Helping professions and professionals need to be aware of “compassion fatigue” and burnout. As a Licensed Marriage and Family […]
Tell me, would you be ok with trying to resolve a problem and not know the “why?” behind it? Most people aren’t. Time after time I have clients sit in my office wanting to know, “WHY?” My clients think if they could just figure out “why”, then they can resolve the problem. “Why do my kids behave […]
Are you tired of the 1 word answers teens give you when you ask them a question? Do you think the words “fine” and “good” are the only 2 words they know when corresponding with you? Well here is a list of 25 questions to engage a teen in a conversation. This is from the […]
I was deeply honored to be able to write a brief article for Contemporary Family Magazine. Please see below: “I believe that people have the strengths and resources they need to live the life they want. Sometimes they need guidance, coaching, and support along the way. Much of my work focuses on empowering people to achieve the life […]
My nature as a person is team oriented. I LOVE teamwork, more gets accomplished when everyone works together. I am successful in life and business because of the people that believe in me, support me, and vice versa. I love to collaborate and support others in achieving their hopes and dreams. I invited Sophie Skover […]
So there I am… standing at the place of decision, fear, and ambiguity. On this side is certainty, comfort and familiarity. Sound familiar? In 2012, I kept getting this message… I finally chose to listen, and I was scared. The decision I was faced with was leaving a company I was employed at for 11 […]
So what is a therapist’s favorite question? One of my favorite questions is, “what do you mean by that?” It doesn’t go over so fabulously in relationships. After I ask that question the response I usually receive is “don’t therapize me”. In fact, “what do you mean by that?” is an important and valuable question in communication! […]
Remember our friend Sky? If you check out the post on March 7, 2013 you will see Sky as he describes his day to day life, living life as male and his body expressing female. Sky is a stand for ALL people, not just transgendered people, to feel comfortable in their own skin. Check out […]