In a previous blog, I outlined the power of a good apology, recognizing instances in which one needs to fess up to one’s wrongdoing and make meaningful amends. With the right elements in place, a genuine apology can be a beautiful thing that heals wounds of all shapes and sizes.
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Considering separation or divorce is very difficult and something that we hope we never have to even think about when we choose to commit to someone. Separation and divorce are often accompanied by a variety of emotions including anger, sadness, grief, resentment, fear, and even relief and empowerment.
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The highlighted position of the month is here – and it’s February, the month for celebrating love! While we can celebrate any day or month of the year – Valentine’s Day acts as an easy reminder! Per my usual recommendations, if you or your partner are not feeling well, you might consider delaying sexually engagement until both feeling up to par.
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This confusion is a fairly common start to a conversation about EMDR. The acronym is a bit lengthy, and the full name is a mouthful. EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Try saying that five times fast!
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A new year is here and so is a new position to try out this month! Here’s to trying our the Arch of Arousal this January. A sexual experience is a great way to get your blood flowing, as well as, it’s an opportunity to release the connecting/stress relieving neurotransmitters.
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Improving communication skills is one of the most common goals for individuals and couples seeking therapy. Interpersonal skills are essential in all aspects of our lives- work and career, friendships, romantic relationships, and parenting.
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As I’m writing this, I am currently letting my body recover from a long hike with a group of strangers. On this hike, I couldn’t help but think of how great hiking makes my mental space feel. Of course, we all know that exercise is beneficial to us, but I think hiking takes it to another level. Let’s start with the fact that it’s outside. We know from research that getting sunlight (vitamin D) can help boost serotonin, which is that oh so coveted feel-good hormone.
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If you are going through infertility and fertility treatments, you have likely experienced a range of confusing emotions and wondered if it’s normal. You’re not alone. In some ways, it can feel lonely and isolating. Others may feel uncomfortable talking to you about it, or vice versa. It may be consuming your thoughts, or you may be avoiding thinking about it at all costs. The ups and downs can be disorienting. My hope is to normalize some of these emotions and send some comfort your way.
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• El estrés es normal. Es la reaccion natural en respuesta a un desafio fisico y emocional. Sin embargo, si su estrés impide su funcionamiento diario entonces es una señal de que debes comenzar a cuidarse.
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In 2015, I became a stepmom. I wasn’t looking to join a blended family, but finding them has been a bonus and a blessing. The man who captured my heart has two phenomenal children from his first marriage. We dated six months or so before I met the kiddos, who were 8 and 10 years old at the time.
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Being able to calm oneself is a learned skill. As caregivers, we may forget that the ability to regulate is a skill that is modeled and taught. Just as we teach our children to count, read, and tie their shoes, we must also teach them the skills to self-regulate. We all have different ways of regulating when our emotions run over. Maybe it’s a walk through the park, a few deep breaths, or smelling your favorite lotion as you put it on.
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It’s the final month of 2022, so it only seems right for the highlighted position-of-the-month to be the Come Out on Top.
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