5 Ways to Cultivate Creativity in Life and Work

I believe that all human beings are creative, and that creative thinking is a central part of self-expression.  Self-expression is a gift we give ourselves and the world.  Creativity, therefore, is at the heart...

Children and Trauma: Strategies for Supporting

Dogs have long been considered our most faithful companions. I did not fully understand the rewards of being a dog owner until my son and daughter, at the time ages 13 and 10, convinced...

6 Keys to Get and Stay Organized

A friend recently had a house fire. She forgot a pot of soup broth on the stove. Her last memory was of the broth gently boiling. Hours later she returned to find her home...

5 Important Things to Know About Self-Injury

“What do I do now?” whispers the mom through her tears as the reality of what I have just disclosed begins to sink in.  Her daughter is cutting, and has been secretly doing so...

Work and Rest – How Do You Push Your Reset Button?

As I sit at the park and watch the kids play, their energy is amazing! It never seems to dwindle when they are doing the things they love and that bring them joy. I...