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Breathing Lessons for Coping with Grief
We breathe all the time, right? So, what’s the big deal? Most of us are not breathing properly throughout our days for optimum health and well-being. Most of us have poor ... Read More
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Wedding Season Stress: Why Is Wedding Planning so Stressful?
The word bridezilla has become an oft-used part of our lexicon, and many people who have never been married are confused by the panic and stress that seems to surround wedding planning. ... Read More
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Autism and Flight Risk: Five Ways to Keep Your Child Safe
One of the most difficult parts of raising a child with autism is the fear of losing them. For my son, the combination of intelligence, impulsivity, and an inability to comprehend danger ... Read More
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Developing an Emotional First Aid Kit
If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans. -Woody Allen No matter who you are, things will happen that throw you off-kilter. Life intrudes on inner peace with an uncanny regularity. ... Read More
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The Spiral Path of Change
All of life, all of learning and growth, all of healing follows a spiral path. We return over and over to a place of pain or suffering in order to master the lessons held therein. Each ... Read More
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The Link Between Clothing Choices and Emotional States
Dressing up can take extra effort, but it also feels good, especially if you receive extra compliments. A new study suggests what many women have experienced: dressing in nicer clothes ... Read More
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Codependency Workbook Exercise Two: Relationship Inventory
If you have completed Codependency Workbook Exercise One, congratulations to you. Please take a moment to pat yourself on the back. You deserve it, because it must have taken a great deal ... Read More
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Is Retaliation an Option in Marriage?
“I’ve been suffering for years,” Marcelle said. “When I tell Andrew that he’s hurt my feelings, he gets angry. Can you imagine that? What kind of human being gets angry when he ... Read More
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Pleasing Others to Escape the Bad Person Feeling
Bad person feelings typically develop early in life. Although it may not be intended, children can get the message that it isn’t simply what they do or think or feel that is bad, but ... Read More
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Understanding the Brain’s Tendency to Manufacture Information
Did you know that your brain regularly fills in for missing information, much of the time without your even knowing that this is going on? It’s one of the marvelous little efficiencies ... Read More
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The Price Paid for Being the Perfect Child
Being considered a “perfect child” by one’s parents feels fantastic. Basking in the glow from parents’ approval and love can feel safe and special, like one is living in a magical ... Read More
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How Psychotherapy Styles Differ in Coping with Anxiety or Depression
Psychotherapy is the first form of treatment for depression or anxiety and involves a variety of treatment techniques. During psychotherapy, the person experiencing depression or anxiety ... Read More
