Here is a slightly amended version of a post I wrote last year at this time: Wow, what a doozy. Days are getting shorter, which tends to...

Did you get some time to soak up the summertime? If it’s not your favorite season, did you find ways to stay cool? Did you hope for a...

✨The Morning Routine Challenge August 11-20, 2025✨ Welcome to The Morning Routine Challenge.  How you start your morning affects...

Back to school changes can bring a lot of stress as you scramble to enjoy the last of summer and anticipate change in routines. Not to...

I have been a lifelong fan of actual books, and if you have met me, I have probably recommended a book or two. Even if books are not your...

It’s 2025 and the backlash against LGBTQ+ reminds me of my youth. How did we get  back here?! I wish we could wave a magic wand and make...

So you started to go to therapy, get in touch with feelings but notice more pain. What is going on? First, ask your therapist to help you...

What do these circumstance have in common? Divorce, retirement/sudden job loss, chronic illness, addiction, unexpected move, anticipatory...

Window /wheel of tolerance Experiencing stress and trauma can overwhelm our ability to cope. It's important to understand when we can no...

I have struggled to know what to write recently, how I can support others through this trauma while I am experiencing it myself. Some of...

I struggle to write this. I don’t know if I have advice to give. There is ALOT of bad news swirling around. So what do we do? Here is...

In times of stress and overwhelm we may need some radical self-care. Whether you are overwhelmed by the radical political changes,...

Winter is a great time to think about being intentional and creating caring routines for yourself. Even if your life is harried or you...

Coming to therapy is important but practicing new habits will help you progress faster and ensure that trauma healing is carried over...

If you are trying to support a loved one with dementia, it can be a lonely exhausting experience. I hope to provide you with a few...

If you live in the United States, we are now one week past the election and the speculation about changes to come are rampant. There are...

Post election If you are struggling with the results, please know you are not alone. There is a lot we don’t know about the days ahead so...

Gratitude is an important daily practice. Unfortunately we tend to forget to practice it until Thanksgiving. We want to make sure it...

I sought training as a social worker because I have always been an advocate at heart. I will advocate for the rights of everyone...

Wow what a doozy. Days are getting shorter which tends to make us tired and grumpy. Many of us have allergies ramped up and now we have...