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Navigating Disturbances in Your Relationship: Turning “Off” Moments into Deeper Connection

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Every couple experiences moments when something feels “off.” A disagreement, a misunderstanding, a miscommunication, a boundary that gets crossed, or an agreement that isn’t kept can disrupt the flow between you. These moments—what I often call disturbances—are not a sign that your relationship is failing. They are a sign that you are human, in relationship, and brushing up against places that matter.

Releasing the Restrictions of Perfectionism

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Let’s Talk About Perfectionism Have you ever found yourself stuck in all or nothing thinking? Saying to yourself, “Well, if I can’t make it perfect then it’s just not worth doing.” Or waiting for just the right time to move forward, only to find that the “right time” doesn’t exist? Maybe you hear a constant … Read more

Hypnotherapy For Trauma – How Does That Work

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Trauma leaves an indelible mark on the human psyche, and can impact emotional, mental, spiritual and physical well-being. Traditional therapeutic approaches have long been the go-to for trauma survivors, but hypnosis, or hypnotherapy as it is referred to in a therapeutic context, continues to rise up as a complementary and alternative method for addressing the deep-seated scars of trauma.

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How To Set Healthy Boundaries In Your Relationship

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A man with a woman pigging backing on his shouldersWhen you’re in a relationship with someone, it involves sacrifice and work from both people to make it work. It’s a delicate balance of honoring your own needs, emotions, and desires with that of your partner. Establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries is crucial to keep this balance.

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Navigating the Empty Nest: As a Therapist and as a Mom

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What do you do with yourself when your only child or last remaining child gets ready to leave home and then flies away from the nest? After your brief celebration of the new found freedom that comes with an empty nest and nobody but yourself to take care of, you may have other feelings that … Read more

Forgiveness Practice

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I Forgive You, It’s Not Okay Relationships take practice. There are many dynamics that relationships help to cultivate. Forgiveness practice is one you may often struggle with. You may wonder, like most folks, if forgiveness means justifying or excusing bad behavior. It does not. You may also wonder if forgiveness is the same as an … Read more

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