how to overcome communication gridlock in relationships
Have you ever felt so stuck in a conflict with a loved one that a resolution feels hopeless? Both parties are firmly entrenched in their […]
Category: relationships
food part I: when you have a complicated relationship with food
Are your feelings about yourself tied to what and how much you eat? Do you struggle with accepting your body as it is? Do you […]
when an affair hits home part II: for the betrayed – detective vs. investigative questions
Your partner cheated. Unfortunately, you were on the receiving end. You have experienced a roller coaster of emotions and expressed them in a number of […]
mother’s day – a day of pain for many
Mothers who have lost children Those who have lost mothers Those with strained mother relationships Mothers with strained child relationships Those who have chosen not […]
children and divorce: getting through it
Going through a separation and divorce is hard enough without the added stress of having children involved, but many find themselves in this situation. If […]
what divorce taught me about myself
The word “divorce” used to be an ugly word for me because it brought up a sense of right and wrong that has been ingrained […]
self-compassion and the seven caring habits
How have you been treating yourself lately? In a recent blog post I introduced the seven deadly habits and the seven caring habits in the […]
healthy, thriving relationships: the 7 deadly habits and the 7 caring habits
Do you want to maximize the heck out of the important relationships in your life? In an ideal world, what does a healthy, thriving relationship […]
your Shangri-La (aka quality world) and why it matters
What people, things/experiences, and beliefs do you return to over and over again to satisfy one or more of your basic needs? This is your […]
our five basic needs (and why you should care)
According to William Glasser, we are genetically encoded with five basic needs: Survival Love and belonging Power Freedom, and Fun. Why should you […]