Are you someone who struggles with getting from A to Z? Do you have unfinished projects, unorganized files, unread books, outstanding bills, unsent cards? You may have some reparenting to do. Difficulty completing tasks is a sign of being raised in a dysfunctional home. Some people know their home was dysfunctional: they grew up with... Continue Reading →
Not wanted: Drama seeker
Are you getting sucked into drama and wondering how this keeps happening? You may be unknowingly setting yourself up for drama seeking individuals to latch onto you as a supply of attention and energy. Here are the signs that you are in the presence of an emotional moocher and strategies for getting out of their... Continue Reading →
The most misunderstood word in therapy
Absolutely underused and definitely misunderstood --- (so much that you likely will have a gut reaction when you read this word) --- are our values. They create conflict and pain, and yet we hold to them even as we dismiss someone else's. What makes values so important and how can they be used to help... Continue Reading →
Why “normal” isn’t “healthy”
Normal doesn't mean healthy. It's "normal" to live paycheck to paycheck; but it isn't healthy. It's "normal" to eat fast food; but it isn't healthy. It's "normal" to delay health checkups; but it isn't healthy. This applies to emotional health also. It's "normal" to shame your kids for not doing their homework; but it isn't... Continue Reading →


