These are trying times. It wasn’t too long ago that we were enjoying our everyday lives—going to work, attending school, seeing a concert or show, and in general living life as we pleased. Now the situation has changed dramatically and quickly. Schools are closed, many have lost their jobs, and social distancing [...]
Being conscious of how other people respond to you is a useful skill. A good example is when you say something, and people react differently from what you expected. Their response is helpful in that it allows you to make changes in your behavior. However, many people struggle with a fear of [...]
Avoiding burnout is a concern for nearly any profession. When it comes to burnout, though, people often think of stress from the job. Or, they don’t have the same passion about what they are doing that they used to. However, what if the source of burnout comes from an imbalance of competition [...]
If you're like most people, you set goals for yourself regularly. There are deadlines that either you or someone else makes for you at work. At home, you have a to-do list of tasks that need completing, such as replacing the air filter in the furnace or vacuuming the stairs. You might [...]
Adoption is such an impacting process. You are filled with so many emotions, such as joy and delight. However, feeling trepidation and anxiety are reasonably common, too. You decided once to open your heart for a child who needed a home. Now that things have settled, you have begun considering whether or [...]
Parents often consider their child's transition from childhood to adolescence in one of two ways: excitement or dread. Most often, parents feel a bit of both. In particular, social development in adolescence tends to be a parental concern. And, of course, your child needs to have these experiences so that [...]
A common misperception exists that therapy is supposed to sterile, cold, and impersonal. The stereotypical scenario is that you go to the therapists’ office, lie down on the couch, and talk. All the while, a therapist sits in a chair, taking notes. Occasionally they speak up to say, “how does that make [...]
The New Year means celebrating and looking back on all that happened over the last 365 days. However, for professionals, the coming year brings the first quarter (Q1). While it's okay to look back on the past, but not to dwell on it too much either. Now is the time to start [...]
The holidays are upon us, which means sharing meals, exchanging gifts, and spending quality time with the people you love. If you have a new romance in your life, then this time of year has an extra special meaning. However, it can also be one of uncertainty, as you both [...]
Previously, we discussed what it means to be a relator versus an evaluator in my post Relator or Evaluator? How to Know Your Relationship Strength. To sum up, a relator approaches relationships through communication, trust, and empathy. Whereas, an evaluator is good at problem-solving and analyzing problems. Both have their strengths [...]
Due to the recent COVID-19 crisis, I am now offering tele-therapy through video (Zoom or Skype) and phone for all who are distancing or quarantined. I am still accepting new clients and have immediate openings to all who want to be seen during this time. Please contact me for more information or if you would like to schedule an appointment or consultation. Thank you!