What we strive for in life is always the same, but how we learn to get it is variable and even changes throughout our lifetime....

Shalyssa: “How are you?”Me: “OK”Shalyssa: “Why just ok? What’s wrong?” Ok, so here is the thing… in today’s Western world, we are given...

If you are like most people, emotions and how they work can be confusing sometimes. There may even be times we think we get it, then we...

Before I even open my eyes I am aware of the warmth of my blankets and the sweet bundle of fur pressed against the back of my legs. I...

by Heather Crosby Gionet (Information on upcoming Awesome Life Retreat 2.0 below!) Feedback. You know, that awful noise that comes out of...

Carol Dweck introduced a concept called the Growth Mindset, a way of thinking, and talking to ourselves and others that promotes healthy...

Remember that the definition of insanity is to do the same thing over and over and expect a different outcome. After all, we can’t use...

There is a lot going on in the world right now and lots of people are getting caught up in various media reports and because we fuse and...

Wherever it is you live, take the opportunity to explore and love it this holiday season! Here is some of what there is to love where we...

3 Simple Life Hacks to Living Your Values 1.Start before you feel like it 2.Watch your language 3.Don’t find time, MAKE time Start before...

Think of a time you felt connected to someone, you had that “they totally get me” moment…even just remembering that is often enough to...

These questions come from just about everyone when we first meet, but especially when they haven’t had any “major  traumas” in their...

Check out this 1 min video before you read on… (NOTE: it won’t be as effective if you skip ahead first) Have you noticed how often...

I don’t know why, but virtually everyone I see in therapy has a story they tell themselves that is some version of the following: “Of...

You decide… I was working with a young woman in her 40’s a while ago, Samantha. She was conceived around the time her mother had an...

Imagine you come home to a beautifully wrapped gift on your table. If it is your birthday, and you live with someone – you may feel...

Have you ever heard “Do as I say, not as I do.” Well, as a parent and as a professional I’m here to tell you, it doesn’t work! And, it is...

I am comfortable with feelings                 True/ False If you answered True, read on, it will probably validate what you already know...