- The Difficulty in Listening to Ourselves
The alarm sounded, and I punched snooze. It sounded again, and again, I punched snooze. This was the morning for my art class, and I was struggling about whether to go. I had… Read more » - Why It's Important For Men To Show Emotions
“Our emotions need to be as educated as our intellect. It is important to know how to feel, how to respond, and how to let life in so that it can… Read more » - Taking the Sting Out of Criticism
Image Credit: Live Science Being criticized is hard. It’s hard for everyone. We’ve all experienced those so-called “helpful reminders” and types of harsh criticism that withers our soul-- all implying… Read more » - The Magic of EMDR: How Sarah Gained a Newfound Understanding
I’ve been using EMDR for many years now. An initial skeptic, I’m now a firm believer of its capabilities. I’ve been impressed by this treatment's effectiveness in uncovering deep wounds… Read more » - How Do We Maintain Happiness?
Image Credit: Huffington Post Just recently, I finished The Book of Joy by His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. These two men provide such wonderful wisdom, sharing… Read more » - Friend ALL Your Feelings
I recently wrote an article for the November/December issue of New Moon Girls Magazine - a great resource for young girls and their parents. This particular issue is called "The… Read more » - 9 Ways To Have a Healthy, Loving Marriage
Image Credit: Business Insider Recently my son got married. In preparation for the ceremony, he asked if any family members wanted to say something. My answer was yes, but I wasn’t sure… Read more » - Facing Your Feelings: How To Overcome The Painful Ones
Image Credit: lifehack.org I’ve spent a lot of time thinking and writing about emotions, and speaking to clients about them. I like to explain that understanding emotions and facing your… Read more » - New Study Reveals Children's Spiral Towards Delinquency Can Be Prevented
Another exciting new study showed that teaching "soft" skills to aggressive young children can reduce their chances of becoming involved in criminal trouble in the future. This sounds amazing. It is yet… Read more » - New Study Reveals Life's Disruptions Rattle Boys More Than Girls
Photo Credit: CBS News A new Northwestern research study found that boys are are more sensitive than girls to disadvantage. It seems that disruptions in their lives have a far… Read more »
