Posted: November 14, 2013
Something that really spoke to me at the time that I was just beginning the step-parent/ blended family journey was the notion that almost every step-family came into existence after a significant loss. Some come after a death, and some after a divorce. And it…
Posted: October 16, 2013
Most people enter into marriage with dreams of a lifetime of love, partnership, family, security, and happiness. Many times, it is the loss of these dreams that is the most painful aspect of the dissolution of a marriage. Going through a divorce elicits a myriad…
Posted: August 9, 2013
I am excited to announce that I have completed my 200 hour training as a Certified Hatha Yoga instructor. I am passionate about combining yoga skills and techniques (no mat or flexibility required) with traditional talk therapy to enhance healing from grief, trauma, anxiety, and…
Posted: August 7, 2013
The exact percentage of people having an affair seems to be hard to pin down. The statistics in general, however, suggest that if you are reading this, and you are in a committed relationship, then there is at least a fair chance you have had…
Posted: July 16, 2013
I quite often use Nonviolent Communication in my work as a counselor as it has been for me a way to become more compassionate with myself and others. I would like to share this link with you: http://www.nonviolentcommunication.com/freeresources/article_archive/heartofnvc_mrosenberg It introduces the concepts of this approach, which focuses on…
Posted: July 9, 2013
A communication approach that many couples engage in when experiencing conflict is what I like to call “Lawyers in a Courtroom.” One person presents her case, complete with a list of the partner’s transgressions to prove that she is right and her partner is wrong. …