...Put down your cell phone or tablet. Turn off the movie in the back seat. Look around you. It's a beautiful world out there. See the color and shapes of the clouds and the rainbows. Talk to one another, especially your children... More >>

...We brag to our friends about our 50-hour work weeks, our side gig we do at night, and how many extracurricular activities our children do. We think we're successful because we do what society tells us equates happiness but are we really happy... More >>

I had a situation with my sister for several years. We had a conversation recently, but as soon as it started, I realized she had no intention of mending our rift, but instead brought up something that happened 30 years ago... More >>

Here we go... into the crazy holiday season again. Ready or not, it's here. Love it, hate it, or couldn't care less - this is a time of year when...how do I put this? People get crazy busy and energy is frantic many places you go. Let's be honest, it can be exhausting. Especially if you're the person who makes it all happen... More >>

...The holiday season can bring extra trepidation. We feel the pressure to put ourselves out in the midst of the holiday hustle and bustle and we feel the need to protect ourselves from overstimulation. This time of year, puts many of us face to face with forced socializing, hosting, family drama and paradoxically, feelings of loneliness... More >>

My little sister is my best friend. It has not always been this way, but I value her friendship more than any other human being (other than my husband)... More >>

Most people with anxiety are keenly aware that certain relationships can either reduce or drastically increase anxiety, but do you know why? Most people react from their gut, either withdrawing or frantically seeking a relationship; both often spiral into dysfunctional patterns... More >>

...While it is not so easy to set and maintain boundaries, the demands on you can raise your stress level, especially if you are resenting what others expect from you... More >>

Twenty years ago, I shacked up with an abusive man. I let this abysmal situation go on for six years, and then I found your program... More >>

Life is tough. Our hearts get hit, again and again. We get battered with disappointment, estrangement, abandonment, rejection, break-ups, illness, disabilities, and death. Grief is familiar to most of us... More >>