How can you tell if you are in a healthy relationship? I work with clients every day to try and answer this question, and it is always a hard question to answer. It’s hard to answer because it is different for every person, for every relationship. Clients often come […]
Risk and Reward: Vulnerability and Connection
I recently lead a group in a discussion about vulnerability. Doesn’t that sound like fun? No, vulnerability is definitely not fun! Who likes being vulnerable? Who likes opening themselves up to pain, rejection, embarrassment, loss? Nobody likes being vulnerable, but avoiding vulnerability also means avoiding true connection, which can […]
Show Up, Be Seen, Live Brave™
We all have days when we would rather stay in bed, pull the covers up over our head, and stay safe in our little cocoon. There are days when life seems like just too much. Depression, anxiety, shame, fear, and guilt keep us from showing up for our own […]
Fresh Starts and Wholehearted Living
My kids started back to school this week. My husband started his new career as a teacher, so he was back to school as well. As a Mom, this is my New Years, the time when things begin again, goals are set, and new experiences unfold. For me, this means getting back into the groove […]