We all want to shine at some point, everyone wants to be noticed for what they do well, and be appreciated for it. A younger, and more ambitious, me used to wonder what I needed to do to be noticed in the professional setting. I would attend trainings, put in above and beyond my expectedContinue reading “Shining in your own skin”
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Spa Day
Earlier this month I had a very rich experience. I led an experiential workshop focused on meditation and relaxation with The Tommy Foundation NYC Chapter, for their second annual Free Spa Day. The event was extremely well organized by Katiana Harrison, President of The Tommy Foundation NYC chapter ( http://www.tommyland.org/nyc ). I was able to work with aContinue reading “Spa Day”
Finding the right therapist
So you’re looking for a therapist. What do you need to know? Below are some questions designed for you to ask your potential therapist, and some designed for you to ask yourself to help you to find a good match for yourself. You can ask these upfront, but it’s best if you ask yourself theContinue reading “Finding the right therapist”
Change
One of the most important traits a person, or family, can have is the ability to adapt to change. Life is ever changing, as are our relationships. Family’s have to adapt to change as children grow older, roles and needs change. Relationships change. As a therapist, i often find that family’s that are struggling withContinue reading “Change”
Change your mind
What would it be like to see the same old world through new lenses? Have you ever woken up wanting to get out of something you found yourself stuck in? Whether its a situation with other people that you keep finding yourself in, or a personal issue you haven’t been able to tackle, we allContinue reading “Change your mind”
Dating mom and dad
Have you found yourself involved with someone who is a lot like one or both of your parents? Or in a relationship where the dynamics are similar to the dynamics involved in your relationship with your parents? Your significant other may have dark or light skin or hair, or be shorter or taller than yourContinue reading “Dating mom and dad”
Think fresh
Spring is here and its been about a week since this period of renewal has started. So far the only new thing that has occurred is a national effort and plan to end groundhog Punxsutawney Phil’s life for giving us false notions about an early spring, which hasn’t happened. Luckily there are ways, besides warmContinue reading “Think fresh”
Love…..
Love comes in many forms. Are you searching for it- do you already have it? Maybe a little of each? In preparation for speaking at a speed dating event I took some time to think about love. Luckily for me, it’s one of my favorite subjects! I am not sure if it fascinates me becauseContinue reading “Love…..”
In the spirit of volunteerism
It’s the beginning of the year – are you thinking of the impact you want to make this year? Have you set any goals? Is your plan to ride out whatever the year has in store for you? This is a time when many people think about giving of their time and energy by volunteering.Continue reading “In the spirit of volunteerism”
And a Ha-a-appy New Year!
One of the top new years resolutions is the good old resolve to lose weight! 20, 50, 100 pound goals cited by many. Of the top 5 new years resolutions, this is often number one. And when one isn’t interested in shedding unwanted pounds there is often another resolution that isn’t too far from it-Continue reading “And a Ha-a-appy New Year!”
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