Several years ago, as I was driving home to Illinois from a friend’s home in Indianapolis, I drove east on I-94 instead of west. This wouldn’t have been a problem if I caught it quickly. However, that’s not what happened at all, and before you know it I saw the sign WELCOME TO OHIO. Can you imagine? My […]
If you’ve been out and about shopping this past holiday season or on social media, you’ve most likely encountered the new and burgeoning craze of adult coloring books. This is a calorie free, chemical free way to relax and unwind. Plus, it’s inexpensive and doesn’t require many materials. Coloring is definitely not just for kids. Coloring […]
The holidays are a mixed bag of emotions for many people, myself included. I can relate to my clients when they say things like… “I miss break.” “I don’t want to go back to real life.” “I’m so glad the holidays are over.” “I am ready for routine again.” There are some wonderful parts of […]
Each year, my good friend Pastor Bob Davis offers a Blue Christmas service art Holy Cross Lutheran Church. The service aims to provide a safe and welcoming place during the holiday season for the many people struggling emotionally during this time of the year. This service is intelligent, reflective and hopeful. It honors our losses – people, family […]
Last post we discussed the importance of balance in our daily lives, and how to begin the process of achieving or maintaining that balance. I associate balance with inner peace, and inner peace with a deep sense of content and appreciation of the little joys of life we experience when we pay attention. Here are a few more ways […]
The work and personal life balance is a common struggle for many. As a mom of five year old twins, I have personally felt the struggle of balancing household responsibilities, caring for my family, and working all while trying to live in alignment with my personal values. It’s important to figure out what balance works best for you, […]
A common complaint among most of my clients is the inability to get quality sleep. Inadequate sleep can contribute to depression, anxiety, irritability, and concentration, among others issues. I think we can all relate to rushing through our day and going to bed simply because we cannot stay awake any longer. Many believe they need […]
With October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I thought a good follow-up to my last blog – “The Basis for Abusive Relationships: Control” – would be to write about what you can do if you know someone in such a relationship. Here are seven tips that can help. Open up the conversation. It is threatening […]
When discussing relationships, I find that people are very cautious about using the word abuse. However, when I replace the word with controlling, all of a sudden discussion flows freely. When we uncover the base of an abusive relationship, we find that one partner has almost all the control and the other partner has very little. Below is […]