One of the strongest psychological forces is people’s resistance to change. Whether it is a change at work, such as a new boss or new process, or a personal change, such as…
3 Proven Ways to Stop Overthinking and Start Living
Overthinking can be like a mental treadmill—no matter how much effort you put in, you’re not getting anywhere. That endless loop of thoughts keeps you awake at night, makes decisions feel impossible,…
Is the US Election Keeping You Awake?
Election stress can lead to sleepless nights. Source: Cottonbro Studio / Pexels You turn off your devices. You go to bed at a regular time. You set a comfortable room temperature. You…
Different Dreams, Same Conversation |
In a recent dream consultation, my client Naomi wanted to understand a couple of dreams she’d just had. In the first, her mother got on a plane, determined to fly away although…
Sometimes, Love Is Just What We Do
When I broke my back this year, I spent many months in bed, staring out a three-foot-wide window at tiny slices of tree, bush, and sky. The view never varied except for…
Matters of Life and Death
In his book Being Mortal, Dr. Atul Gawande, a practicing surgeon, discusses how having the hard conversations about end-of-life medical interventions (or not) may lead to a shorter life but a more…
Relationships: 3 Coping Styles, 6 Dysfunctional Combinations
Source: WenPhotos/Pixabay Everyone sees Marcus as a “nice guy.” But he tends to be over-responsible and knows he doesn’t like conflict—automatically accommodating when emotions rise, constantly walking on eggshells, and doing what…
Strategies to Prepare Your Youth for Success
Source: Oleksandr P / Pexels Unbelievably, we’re almost back to school. This is also the time that children and youth (and parents) may start to feel unsure or anxious about the transition….
Can You Name Your Pain?
I was born into a home that was filled with pain. My earliest childhood memories are of my mother’s screams echoing off the walls of our house, while my little sister and…
Psychological Climate Change: The Cost of Our Digital World
Are screens truly harming our kids and teens as much as we fear? Diving deeper into this question uncovers a reality far more complex and alarming than we’d initially imagined. We’re experiencing…