3 Ways to Turn your Wounds into Wisdom

Oprah Winfrey once said, ” Turn your wounds into wisdom.” As a Marriage and Family Counselor I have the honor of working with individuals and families as they strive to better their lives and relationships. I have the great privilege of seeing people...

Weight a minute! Food, Body Image and Eating Disorders

Did you know that the most fatal mental health disorder is an Eating Disorder? According to the NIMH  Anorexia Nervosa has an estimated fatality rate of 10%. Last week I heard a presentation by Keri Clifton, from The Emily Program. She spoke about Eating Disorders and...

Hope you have an ALL – YOUR – FEELINGS New Year!

Although we typically say “Have a Happy New Year”, It is actually one’s ability to feel and express a wide range of feelings that ultimately allows us to be happy. This is why I would like to take this opportunity to wish you a Happy, sad, angry,...

Winter Solstice 2013

On a lone Winter evening,when the frost has wrought a silence… John Keats 1816 As the longest night of the year approaches I invite you to the silence and peace that Winter offers. Give yourself the time and space to rest in the deep quiet of Winter. This will...

The Gratitude Game – The Game Where Everyone Wins!

November is Gratitude month in some communities. Gratitude has been shown to increase feelings of happiness and boost emotional and physical health. The Gratitude Game is a great, fun way to increase the gratitude you feel. Here are the rules: Each player has 2...

What Makes You Feel Alive?

Recently I was able to hear Maya Moore, WNBA player and Gold Olympic Medalist speak to a group from Big Brothers Big Sisters. A young person asked her how she feels when she plays basketball. She answered, “Basketball is my passion. When I am playing basketball I feel...