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 [...]
Humans are naturally optimistic, continually hoping for the best in life. Plus, it takes plenty of optimism as well as a willingness to work hard to accomplish anything in this world. Optimism drove people to explore the oceans, build skyscrapers, and journey into space. So, why is it so hard for [...]
When you have any form of a miscarriage, let alone an early miscarriage, it’s easy to start going down the rabbit hole of “if only.” You tell yourself if you had only had done this or that thing differently, then the results would be different than they are now. But [...]
Most parents-to-be are typically filled with anticipation and excitement (among many other emotions!) at the prospect of adopting a baby. However, many forget a significant aspect: they are not “getting” a baby. Instead, they are being matched with a child for whom the arrangement is best suited for their needs. [...]