I have two little boys. Both of them are "mommy's boys" and we have a great connection. They adore my husband but if given the choice to do anything with me, they will take it. I have said to my husband, as the boys both cuddle with me, that I know my time is limited and that it won't always be this … [Read more...]
Your Chapter and Your Story
A theme has presented several times lately for me and for clients that I see at my practice. It's the question of "why am I not where I want to be yet" and for me it's the "I need to do it all now." I love to read, and I have never read Chapter 1 and then skipped to the last page. Why? The answer … [Read more...]
Using Values as a Tool
I have this really great app on my phone called ACTcompanion. It's a tool that came from the book "The Happiness Trap" by Dr. Russ Harris. I used it in therapy because it's a great way of helping people to determine their values. One of the exercises I use, asks the following questions: Who do … [Read more...]
Connecting with Our Kids
I am a parent to two little boys who are 6 and 3 1/2. I am far from an expert in parenting and to be honest, had a rough morning with my adorable 3 year old ball of energy! What I do know, and try to help other parents do, is to be aware of your stuff and how you put that on your child. I'm feeling … [Read more...]