Surviving this Relentless Winter
It's been said, "Everybody complains about the weather, but nobody does anything about it." and "Snow has become a four letter word." Grumbling has settled over the country like a…
Family Power Struggles: How to Avoid Them
“The way we talk to our children becomes their inner voice.” - Peggy O’Mara In my November 5, 2014 article“Family Power Struggles: Unintended Consequences”, I discussed the many ways parents…
When Emotional Pain is Made Visible
Discovering that someone you love is self-injuring can be both upsetting and confusing. People find themselves wondering, “Why in the world would she do this to herself? Is she trying…
The Christmas Holidays: The Best of Times and the Worst of Times
Most everyone looks forward to the Christmas holidays. What's not to like? The holidays include time off from work, a chance to get out of town, sweet and nostalgic music,…
Family Power Struggles: Unintended Consequences
“I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and besides, the pig likes it.” —quote by playwright and author George Bernard Shaw As parents we…
Robin Williams’ Suicide: What can we do to prevent similar tragedies?
Shocking news arrived Monday August 11th, that Robin Williams, one of our most beloved actors and comedians, committed suicide from asphyxia by hanging. A few days out from the tragedy,…
Who Can You Validate Today?
Your friend is thumbing through his phone as you are sharing your excitement that you made the cuts. Without looking up he says, “Uh, huh, that’s nice”. You share with…
Do I Really Need Counseling?
Are my problems serious enough to see a professional? Aren't I just dealing with ‘normal’ life issues? If you have wondered if your problems ‘qualify’ for getting help, below are…
Combating Stress
Why is it when life gets stressful we cut out the very things that energize us, leaving us feeling more depleted than before? It seems to ring true that self-care…
Why Am I So Angry?
Most of us have experienced an occasional flood of anger and wondered where it came from. For some of us this happens all too often. We are cut off in…