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Getting help with grief never occurred to meMy father died by accidental drowning six months before my wedding. The idea of seeking counseling or attending a grief group was…
Mind Your Party MannersI grew up hearing the reminder to remember my “party manners” every time I left the house, even when I joined the soccer practice carpool. My…
Life HappensThis time of the year can be incredibly challenging if you are in the storm of a breakup. Over twenty years ago I sat in that seat. I…
Change your lens, change your relationship!First of all, how would your relationship be different if you approached your partner reflecting on two questions:What can I celebrate in my partner?and…
Category: Therapy, Relationship, Marriage, Couples, Imago
October 21, 2022
Navigating a Breakup During the Holiday SeasonSome people will not be seated at the table for the holidays. Life circumstances are causing spikes in couples deciding to terminate relationships….
Reality shows and RelationshipsI love watching reality dating shows. Especially the more immersive, experiential ones (nod to OWN’s Ready to Love and Put a Ring on It, Lifetime’s Married at First…
A Love Letter to the Expat in MeMy childhood as an expat in high-risk countries has greatly shaped who I am today. As a child I lived in four…
First Cohort of Chronic Illness Support GroupThe first cohort of our Chronic Illness Support Group started last month and is a joy to build our little community! Each week…
Smile?Recently, my rabbit hole adventures led me to a guided meditation with Kristen Neff on warmth. One of the prompts Kristen used was to “allow yourself to notice the…
Learning about Spoon Theory is a rite of passage for everyone who struggles with chronic illness. Developed in 2003 by writer Christine Miserandino as she was attempting to explain…
Navigating a world where there’s no room for parenthood.When I moved to the U.S. I knew I was giving up many things for a better career. I would miss…
Connectedness in Childhood“More than any single factor that we can control, connectedness in childhood is the key to a happy adulthood” says Edward Hallowell in “The Childhood Roots to…