I would argue that we kind of live in a culture that promotes codependency.   My favorite definition of codependency is "putting other...

You've been here before. The past 5 years have given us plenty of practice. What do you notice about yourself and how you navigate these...

From about 35 degrees and below, it starts to get important to dress for the weather, particularly when you plan to spend more than 30...

I see therapists as leaders. We're all humans, walking around in these meat suits, dealing with the same stuff- grief, sadness, fear...

Recently, I was tasked with discussing the notion of "micro-feminism," which has gained significant traction online as women push for...

For an article related to an incident that blew up the internet when a dad responded to his daughters break up, I was asked my...

If it's not on my calendar, it doesn't exist. And man, I study that shit on the daily. For that day, the following day, and often to...

As a mom, stepmom, therapist, entrepreneur, homeschooler, you know I'm always digging into stuff to keep me going! Here is a few of the...

People talk about mindfulness in so many different ways, it can be confusing and dare I say, overused. I think of mindfulness as the...

Hey there, superhero moms, step-moms, and caregivers! Life's a wild ride, but being able to let go of the guilt and prioritize your...

The winter solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year, arrives on December 21st. It's a natural time for stillness and...

Being a therapist is not an easy profession. It requires a lot of brain and emotional energy and power. Being present with people as they...

Here are 10 signs to look for in yourself, and also look for in your friends or family if you are already in therapy! (I'm offering a 10%...

Journaling can be a great practice for many reasons. Many people are curious about journaling but don't know where to start. Journaling...

The stress of this week had my mind almost feeling like it was closing in on itself, my mood was depressive and irritable, and my body...

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Winter got you down? So here's the thing. When we get depression/the blues/S.A.D. - that feeling of heavy lethargy that makes you want to...

The theme of the week this week with my clients seems to be how to stay with ourselves even when in the face of challenging dynamics. ...

I like to encourage folks who do not feel called to meditate, that even using the concepts of mindfulness can be helpful. The ideas at...

Here are 10 Things I wish I could tell every new Step-mom: Bond with the kids before attempting any sort of disciplinarian role....