Wendy E. Crane, LMFT
It can be surprisingly difficult to talk about hurt without turning it into an accusation. You want your partner to understand why you are upset, but what comes out is, “You never listen,” or “You only think about yourself.” Soon, you are arguing about whether those statements are true, and the feeling you wanted to … Read more
New Resources for Conscious Parents – and the Children We Once Were If you have followed my work for a while, you may know that I have long been a fan of Dr. Shefali Tsabary and her approach to conscious parenting. Years ago, I wrote about her groundbreaking book The Conscious Parent and the way … Read more
Healing After Divorce is Rarely Linear Divorce has a way of changing everything all at once. Even when the relationship has been painful for a long time… even when part of you knows the marriage needed to end… the emotional impact of divorce can still feel overwhelming. One moment you may feel relief or clarity, … Read more
How to Stay Connected When You Can’t Control the Outcome This topic has been coming up a lot in my office these days. Many of you are in a similar life phase as your children are graduating from high school, heading off to college, or graduating beyond college. You might also have older adult children … Read more
Breaking Free from Codependent Patterns Recently, a client who is working hard to release codependent patterns, shared a song with me that deeply moved her. The song was I Don’t Chase, I Attract by Bella International. As we explored what the song stirred within her, I found myself reflecting on the profound changes she has … Read more
Motherhood never ends, but it does reshape. Recently, after my son’s college graduation, I had the privilege of getting to spend some time with him just the two of us. After visiting and processing his graduation experience, he wanted to take me to his favorite rock/crystal store. He couldn’t wait for me to meet his … Read more
Are you wondering if hypnotherapy might be your next right step? Let’s explore this together to help you get clear. There’s a moment I often witness in my work with clients—a meaningful, honest moment that deserves to be honored. You’ve been showing up for yourself. You’ve committed to therapy. You’ve gained insight, learned tools, and … Read more
In every relationship, there are moments of deep connection and moments of misunderstanding, fear, and disconnection. Beneath conflict, defensiveness, or emotional distance is something far more tender: two nervous systems longing for safety, understanding, and love. Healthy relationships grow when both partners learn how to return to their own grounded center and then meet each … Read more
Meditation Helps You Discover Your Self In moments of stress, uncertainty, or emotional overwhelm, it’s common to look outside of yourself for answers. You may search for reassurance, validation, or guidance from other people, hoping someone else will tell you what to do or how to feel. Yet one of the most powerful sources of … Read more
Divorcing a narcissistic partner can feel overwhelming, confusing, and emotionally exhausting. The divorce process is often prolonged, conflict-driven, and emotionally destabilizing and may challenge your sense of reality, safety, and self-worth. I want you to know: you are not alone, and you are not imagining how difficult this feels. In my experience with helping people … Read more