Too often we take care of other people’s needs, shunning activities that have the most meaning for us. Here are 10 ways to take back your life. Create goals. Get clear on what you really want, write it down and start to take action toward your goals. Commit to your own agenda. As much as […]
Quarterly Newsletter
How to Cope with Challenging Kids
Joyce always expects the unexpected when it comes to her 8-year old son Milo. Within seconds, he can go from sweet-tempered and happy into a vicious tantrum. She’s grown overwhelmed by phone calls from teachers, relaying how Milo hit another child in class or got into a fight on the playground.
Hoping is Not a Hopeless Endeavor
Having a healthy dose of hope can be motivating and inspiring. It keeps people focused on what’s ahead instead of what’s in the past. It can also help keep the focus on possibilities, and reframe obstacles as opportunities. For some, however, being hopeful goes hand-in-hand with feeling naïve or foolish when things don’t work out […]
Spring Newsletter 2012
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OCD: Do your Quirks Rise to the Level of this Disorder?
Mary felt like a prisoner to her fear of burning her house down. Despite having never left the stove on, Mary was convinced that if she left the house without checking the stove three times, her house would catch fire. If she left the house and forgot to check, or couldn’t remember if she had, […]
10 Ways Anxiety Presents Itself
Common symptoms of anxiety include racing heartbeat and butterflies in your stomach. However, anxiety can present itself in numerous ways. Constant worries/dread. You feel anxious nearly all the time, although you may not know why. To help reduce anxiety and stress, aim for 30 minutes of aerobic exercise on most days. Impaired thinking. You have […]
How to Create Balanced Relationships
“I love you. You…you complete me.” From the film Jerry Maguire. Whether this quote melts your heart at the thought of such commitment or makes you cringe at the idea of a power imbalance, the fact is, we all relate to people in different ways. Most people would say they want (or have) a balanced […]
Winter Newsletter 2012
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Spring Newsletter 2011
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The Danger of Comparisons
“To love is to stop comparing.” —Bernard Grasset Comparing ourselves and our loved ones to others seems to be ingrained into us. We notice similarities and differences. It’s one way we learn to navigate our world. The trouble comes when we notice differences and then use that information to feel “less than.” For instance, rather […]