Last week I was facilitating a weekly group for six of my clients—all very high-functioning 20 and 30 something women. All of these women have successful careers, multi-faceted interests, and numerous accomplishments. All of them tell themselves they are not good enough.
Read MoreMost people enter therapy with the goal of feeling better. Many of my clients tell me, “I just want to be happy.” Makes sense. Who wouldn’t want to feel happy? But what if I told you, that in order to feel happy, we also need to be willing to feel pain. In other words—we can’t “feel better” without first getting better at feeling.
Read MoreAccording to Forbes.com, 40% of Americans make resolutions each year, but only 8% follow through on them. In working with my clients, I've found that there are five primary factors that get in the way of people following through on what they say they want to do or change.
Read MoreWhether or not you are excited or nervous about the upcoming holiday, you can use this exercise to create a more meaningful vision of your holiday, to clarify your values, and to stay focused on what matters most.
Read MoreThe holidays are a time filled with family events and togetherness. Without appropriate boundaries, this time of year could lead to more tears than cheer. Here is a list of 10 ways to set healthy boundaries this holiday season.
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