When it comes to Hollywood, I can be a pretty tough critic. I tend to drift towards films which highlight the profound significance of the human spirit. Movies with themes of strength, courage, perseverance, and a healthy bit of relatability and humor draw me in...
TRAUMA. Trauma is a big word. Along with any number of emotions, trauma can leave us with unwelcome feelings including overwhelm, fear, reactivity, anger, confusion, sadness and even numbness. Generally speaking, most of us experience at least one trauma at some...
There is all kinds of advice on how to improve your marriage, how to connect with your spouse, and how to, how to, how to. I have never seen a how to navigate when your partner’s trauma influences your relationship. It doesn’t fit on an Instagram meme. It is hard,...
The beginning of the school year is nearly upon us. For many kids, the hustle and bustle of assembling the right school supplies, meeting new teachers and sharing stories of summer vacations brings excitement and anticipation of a fresh start, and a renewed sense of...
There’s something special about the beginning of the school year. The excitement of a new classroom, the potential of new friends, the mechanical pencil and the monster pencil topper. And with all of the newness, there are certain things that stay the same at the...