Boundaries, Couples, Empathy, Infidelity, Intimacy, Marriage, Mental Health, Relationships, Self-Care Practices
The Anatomy of Trust
Healthy relationships are built by cultivating trust. But, what does that mean? In her recent talk, “The Anatomy of Trust,” Dr. Brené Brown shares key components that are
Gratitude Is Healing
With Thanksgiving around the corner, I thought it would be a nice time to focus on the healing benefits of a gratitude practice. I experienced an
Anxiety and Panic, Couples, Depression, Gratitude, Intimacy, Marriage, Mental Health, Relationships, Resilience, Self-Care Practices, Stress Management
7 Powerful Ways Gratitude will Change Your Life
“Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” Melody Beattie I have so many reasons to be thankful: My husband and
Want to Be Happy? Be Grateful
Through November, I will dedicate this blog to the practice of gratefulness in honor of the Thanksgiving holidays. David Steindl-Rast’s TED Talk, “Want to Be Happy? Be Grateful,” is one of my personal favorite talks about how gratitude can change your life. He shares a message of
Counseling, Gratitude, Mental Health, Mindfulness Practice, Resilience, Self-Care Practices, Stress Management, Wellness
The Power of Gratitude
Last week, I had a dream that I was caught in a blizzard. A blanket of swirling white surrounded me. My mind raced to discover some sense of direction. I was disoriented and frightened. Paralyzed. Where was I? Where was the path home? And, then it was as if everything
Nature. Beauty. Gratitude
A daily gratitude practice has a powerful impact on mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health. People who practice gratitude notice many benefits: Stronger immune systems and lower blood pressure Higher levels of positive emotions More joy, optimism, and happiness Act with more generosity and compassion Feel less lonely and isolated
Be Thankful
Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire. If you did, what would there be to look forward to? Be thankful when you
Gratitude in Marriage
Gratitude is an essential part of healthy relationships. When we practice daily gratitude with our partner, it is less likely that we will take each other for granted. Psychology Today explores the benefits of gratitude in relationships in the recent article, “Does Gratitude Matter in Marriage?“
Anger Management, Counseling, Gratitude, Mental Health, Mindfulness Practice, Resilience, Self-Care Practices, Stress Management, The Human Brain, Wellness
The Power of Positive Emotions
Wired for Danger We have a natural tendency to focus on what goes wrong. Over thousands of years we have developed a built-in survival mechanism wired to detect danger. Our minds