Sometimes it is difficult for those that are the closest to you to fully understand what you are going through. It can even be stressful because they may not have the language to support you the way they wish they could and they also might feel overwhelmed because they are carrying the weight of your struggles.
HOW TO HOLD ONTO HOPE IN OUR DARKEST HOUR
Last week, I got up at 5am to drive both my son and husband to the airport. The morning was […]
Read moreBreaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD (Dr. Eli Lebowitz)
Children with OCD and anxiety need their parents to understand that they feel terrified. They need their parents to express confidence in their ability to face their fears. What they don’t need is for their parents to do everything for them when they’re afraid because over time, they will need to learn how to deal with their fears when their parents aren’t around. Dr. Lebowitz’s book, Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD: A Scientifically Proven Program for Parents, provides a roadmap for how parents can successfully guide their children to overcome their fears.
BE STILL AND KNOW
In my work as a podcast host, consultant, mother, wife and dear friend to so many, I’ve learnt that in […]
Read moreANCHORING DURING UNCERTAINTY
Uncertainty is a gift – one which we’ve each been blessed with. It helps keep us on track by continuously […]
Read moreDefining True Belonging (Solo)
Discovering true belonging is a gift. As humans, we crave belonging on both personal and communal levels. The feeling of being connected is a fundamental desire and we can learn to accept others who are different than we are by seeing and validating their choices made, based on their need to belong.
CHANGE – What does it REALLY mean?
“Nothing will change until you do.” I found myself coming across this quote by Mike Robbins as I sifted through […]
Read moreMistakes in Communication (Solo)
We are human and are always evolving, growing and learning. Many times, we don’t communicate what we are feeling. We often neglect those close to us and lack the skills of how to effectively communicate. Sometimes, our biases feed our agenda and we take other for granted, not recognizing what they do for us and misdirect our mindset due to misunderstanding.
Listening for the Clues
What is connection? What does it mean to truly sit with somebody’s heart, holding and caring for it with such […]
Read moreThe Light of Other Days (Gary Sweeney)
Author Gary Sweeney, wrote a brilliant memoir about growing up with his great-grandparents’ support. His book, The Light of Other Days, shows us the positive person that his great-grandfather was in his life, rather than focusing on his abusive parents, teachers and others. The title’s intent is to focus on the good days that have been or will be, rather than the deep darkness of the present. Gary experienced depression and lives with anxiety and sensory processing issues.