mindfulness

What should be on the top of your to-do list to make your marriage flourish?

What should be on the top of your to-do list to make your marriage flourish? Over the years of offering marriage counseling to couples, I’ve noticed that there are some recurring stories or themes that propel individuals to seek out couples counseling.   One such theme is “I’m not getting a lot out of our […]

What should be on the top of your to-do list to make your marriage flourish? Read More »

Do you know these 2 essential ingredients for relationship thrival?

Do you know these 2 essential ingredients for relationship thrival? One of the most basic needs that humans  have is to be heard and seen. Being heard and seen by someone  you love creates joy and well-being. What do I mean when I talk about hearing and seeing someone? I’m talking about attunement and boundaries.

Do you know these 2 essential ingredients for relationship thrival? Read More »

Stressed? Anxious?…Just breathe…

Stressed? Anxious?…Just breathe… You might wonder how breathing can alleviate stress… it’s not as if you weren’t breathing the last time you were stressed or anxious. But if you think about how you tend to breathe when you’re tense, you will most likely realize that your breathing is quite shallow. I’d like to thank North

Stressed? Anxious?…Just breathe… Read More »

How Authenticity can help you lose weight

How Authenticity can help you lose weight Many years ago, when I was training in Dance Movement Therapy and Ritual Theater, at some point during the exercises I would find myself overwhelmed with feelings. At the time, that felt scary and “not good enough” and a typical reaction was to tell myself that I had

How Authenticity can help you lose weight Read More »

Looking for help to stop overeating? Don’t follow this advice…

Looking for help to stop overeating? Don’t follow this advice… Beware of advice that is designed to distract you when you want to overeat. Some time ago a client came to me seeking help to get her spending under control. She was afraid that she was well on her way to becoming a shopaholic. Originally

Looking for help to stop overeating? Don’t follow this advice… Read More »