I’ve heard there are 3 certainties in life: death, taxes, and change. We will all experience each in our lives and while that is universal, it will impact each of us differently based on our own experiences, perceptions, coping skills and supports. It’s important to know grief is not just the result of a death, […]
The Power of Emotional Language
We often hear adults telling children, “Use your words…” or “Just tell me how you feel!” True, children don’t always have a very expansive vocabulary (especially about emotions) but the reality is adults could improve their emotional language, as well! Feelings have a bad reputation of getting out of control and ruling us. But emotions […]
Heartfelt Valentine’s Day Gift
The Gift of Presence for Valentine’s Day Forget the flowers, chuck the chocolate and instead give the gift of genuine connection with those you love. Flowers will wilt and die, and we consume chocolate too quickly. However, the feeling of someone being truly present in our lives can last a lifetime. “The most precious gift […]
