7 Minutes Read How to deal with infidelity in a marriage?
She had an affair. The husband called me desperate for help saving his marriage. They have children together.
He didn’t want to tear up his family. He felt completely out of control, grief-stricken and didn’t know what to believe.
She swore it wasn’t physical, but he just couldn’t accept that idea.
7 Minutes Read How to deal with insecurity in a relationship? They wouldn’t stop bickering. That was the crux of the voicemail beckoning my help in the form of marriage counseling. Returning the call, I understood my clients needed help, and our introductory 90-minute therapy session was on the books. I could feel the apprehension as our session …
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3 Minutes Read Are you choosing love? The world has problems. Biiiiig ones. Problems which seem impossible to scale. Gun violence, racism, sexual assault, climate change, bigotry, hate crimes, untreated mental health, tribalism, a culture of judgement and entitlement. Love is patient. Love is kind. It is not envy. It is not boast. Love is …
6 Minutes Read The best lessons learned in life are the ones you can learn during a catastrophe. After the destruction of hurricane Harvey, everyone was taking the Irma threat seriously. I started to consider whether we would evacuate. We live on an island. Our home is on the water. The tide surge was a concern. Could we …
2 Minutes Read Vulnerability is the sensation of complete exposure with no obvious source of protection. We sometimes hear folks refer to vulnerability as ‘taking a risk’. For example, sharing a shameful secret and not knowing how you will be received. Or crying in front of someone else. Maybe even initiating sex with your partner; knowing you could …
4 Minutes Read Violence, destruction and fear are ripping apart the fabric of our lives. The important thing to understand is WE are equally culpable for the destruction we face. To cope with fear and the dangers of living; we must change our response. Whether it is domestic violence, terrorism or street crime your most powerful choices involve managing …
5 Minutes Read Are you dealing with judgmental people? People who frequently express judgment are usually unaware of how damaging their words and behavior can be to others. Most people do not know the difference between expressing an opinion and rendering a judgment. Judgment can show up as gossip, criticism, using the word “should”, labeling (i.e. right, wrong, …
6 Minutes Read Coping with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) after a catastrophic event: Having recently experienced hurricane Irma in the Florida Keys, I have a new vantage point on PTSD ((post-traumatic stress disorder) and natural disasters. I watched our community live in fear of Irma’s destruction in the days leading up to her arrival. We personified her – …
6 Minutes Read I am very conscious that standing up or standing out in protest is often dangerous and scary. There seems to be more evidence than ever. This week we have watched the death of Heather Heyer in Charlottesville, VA. She took a stand and died. We have seen Google and GoDaddy refuse to host the alt-right …
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2 Minutes Read I take responsibility for my choice. Yes, I messed up. I was uncertain. I asked for advice. Instead of meditating or praying and finding my truth; I gave in to my ego. In the end, I wasn’t satisfied with the outcome. I got mad. I was tempted to blame the advice. I let myself down. I Take Responsibility I …
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