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Living in Gratitude: A Thanksgiving Reflection Through an IFS Lens
Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite times of the year—not because of the food (though I’ll never turn down any of the yummy fare!) and not even because of the traditions, but because of the pause it invites. There’s something sacred about a collective moment where we all slow down, breathe a little deeper, and remember what matters. It’s a holiday that nudges us toward gratitude, even if only for a day.
Cultivating Connection in Your Marriage (Part 3): Making Life Dreams Come True
In past blog posts, I have covered the first five levels of the Gottman Sound Relationship House. Once you've learned how to Build Love Maps (i.e., putting effort into knowing your partner's world), Share Fondness and Admiration, Turn Towards One Another, and Manage Conflict, you have a solid foundation from which you can build a vision and purpose for the relationship.
The 3 Poison Pills:How to Make Decisions for Your Life Without Initiating Your Own Demise
Finding Strength in Unexpected Places: What Having a Disability Taught Me About Resilience
How to Understand Frustration
In my work with teens and adults, one of the most common feeling words that arises is “frustration.”
It seems to fit so many situations: frustration with a child’s misbehavior, a spouse’s seeming inability to listen, or even with oneself for, once again, doing something you don’t want to do. But what exactly is frustration? What is its function, and how do we move through it well?
When Roots Are Found and Families Are Made
The emotional landscape of biological reunion and found family — and how to move through both with care.