Some say 20,000; some say 70,000; some say something in between so 27,432 is actually a conservative estimate. Let’s face it, whichever it is, it’s a big number; it’s a really really big number. You and I have somewhere in the vicinity of 20,000 to 70,000 thoughts a day. And guess what? Most of those… Continue reading…
Titanic…. Lord of the Rings… Gone with the Wind… Sweeping, epic stories with sweeping epic music swelling, crashing and trickling in the background. That music cajoles us, leads us forward, amplifies our emotional response. It engages us; teases us; draws us in. All we have to do is hear the beginning notes of “scary” music… Continue reading…
Waffle popping out of toaster, someone grabbing said Eggo. “Leggo my Eggo”. Nope, we’re not going to talk about waffles today. Our topic of conversation is the proverbial, seemingly ever present ego. Oh yes, that wonderful, tenacious, “I’ve got a strangle hold on your joie de vivre and I’m not letting go” ego. Ego who… Continue reading…
It’s planting season. It’s spring. Blossoms are popping all over the place. LOVE this time of year. Racks of seeds in the garden centers—green beans, zucchinis, tomatoes, basil, oregano, eggplants… So many possibilities waiting, dormant, in tiny seeds—sometimes minuscule seeds like basil. For our purposes, imagine packets of happiness, joy, serenity, peace, creativity, love… Oh… Continue reading…
“Toughen up already”… okay, maybe, just maybe, it’s time to give that one a rest. You’ve tried. You really have. You’ve read the books. You’ve made the New Year’s resolutions to not be so sensitive. You’ve joined “toughness”, “pull yourself up” chat groups; you’ve seen therapists and coaches and still…. you’re not one ounce tougher…. Continue reading…
Are you having a hard time with what’s happening in Washington and around the world these days? Some of you aren’t, but a lot of you are–regardless of your party affiliation–because I’m hearing about in spades from a lot of you. You’ve asked me to speak; to respond; to help and that’s what my intention… Continue reading…
She’s starring you down and you wish she’d get lost already! There she is—that part of you you know all too well. Her arms are crossed and she’s got that smirky, cynical, ooooohhhh soooooo disapproving sneer plastered all over her face… “I told you so” she insinuates. So pleased with herself. She’s right—yet again. You swore this time… Continue reading…
Meet Pepper! This is the latest addition to my family. Not only is she adorable and sweet but she comes with one whopping message that hits my heart spot on every time I look at her. Now, she may look pretty calm and serene in this picture. I got her just as she was waking… Continue reading…
Tending to the tender heart… maybe “toughen up” isn’t the answer. Some of us are incredibly sensitive. It’s how we came. No amount of “toughen up”, “you’re sooooo sensitive”, “you need a thicker skin” is going to change who we fundamentally are—beautiful, exquisitely sensitive souls. And while it’s your genius—yes, it really is—it can feel… Continue reading…
How it can be that we’re just a few days away from Thanksgiving is beyond me. I’m sure our gorgeous weather this Fall hasn’t helped in terms of tricking my mind into believing that it’s sooner than it really is—I think I may be stuck back in time somewhere around September 12th, give or take…. Continue reading…
I DO THINGS
A LITTLE DIFFERENTLY
I’m not “just” a therapist who focuses on the impact your past has on your present, or “just” a coach who focuses on your present and future.
My holistic approach weaves coaching, therapy and positive psychology (the science of happiness) together for maximum impact, so you can start feeling real happiness now, even as you’re clearing out the negative issues and traumas that hold you back.
Whether you need a sounding board or an impartial view, help breaking out of entrenched habits that aren’t serving you anymore, or even deep healing around childhood trauma or some other spiritual, psychological and/or emotional wounding, you’re in the right place.
