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Embrace the Opportunity of Flexibility
As the saying goes, “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” Life often presents us with the unexpected, and we need to be flexible enough to adapt. It is great to have goals and direction, but so often we encounter something that makes us take pause. We can...
Seek Emotional Safety
Humans, are not different than other animals, in there innate self-preservation behaviors, both physically and mentally. When we hear a loud bang, we become startled. When we are cold, we seek warmth. When we are sick or injured, we seek safety (via a doctor,...
Are You Prepared?
While anxiety is caused by many different factors, one common cause of anxiety is the lack of being prepared. Think about going away on a vacation and trying to prepare. You make a physical or mental check list of all you need to bring along or arrange in your...
Puppy Cuddles and Kisses
Several months ago I experienced the loss of my constant companion and source of unconditional love - my Havanese dog Cloe. While I have a wonderful husband and three grown children, all whom I love and am loved in return, the loss was deep. She was the only one to...
Free Yourself From Clutter & Chaos
Free Yourself From Clutter & Chaos Have you ever noticed that people who live and work in cluttered spaces seem a little scattered themselves? I frequently share with clients the link between our physical body and our mental state. For example, if you break your...
The Power of Silence
The Power of Silence A silent person can be seen as "speaking" volumes and can also be seen as in a state of reflection. Conversational silence as well as reflective silence are both powerful ways to to communicate to others and to ourselves. Let me explain: In a...
Call me Selfish!
As a mental health counselor, I encounter stress, disappointment, depression, sadness and so many other challenging emotions with my clients each week. And, by nature, I am an emotional person! I often get asked how I am able to get through sessions and cases...
Change is in the Air!
Change is in the Air When people come into my Counseling office, it is because they are in distress, stuck in a place in their life that is uncomfortable, even painful. I start with sharing that I do not have a magic wand, (and if I did, I'd be waving it around...
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