Wait, don't stop reading yet! I still inwardly groan at the idea of meditation too but hear me out. I have heard about mindfulness and meditation for years now. They always sounded good, like something peaceful happy people would do. Not feeling as serene and...
As we plan our holiday visits, it is not uncommon to have a sense of unease or even dread about being around certain family members. Perhaps you could handle that family member for a few hours on holidays but what becomes very difficult to walk...
Guest Post by Teresa Greenhill at Mentalhealthforseniors.com [caption id="attachment_1871" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Photo by Jorge Lopez at Unsplash[/caption] The holidays are a joyous time of year -- unless you’re going through something painful and emotional, such as addiction recovery. Then it can be extremely difficult and...
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! This week giving thanks and gratitude are on all of our minds. However, finding gratitude in our marriage is not always easy. We have started a tradition with my children where each meal we go around the table and each say what...
[caption id="attachment_1302" align="aligncenter" width="300"] KatyCouplesCounseling.com[/caption] A new baby has just been brought home. What a beautiful time in a couple’s life but it can also bring new challenges. Some of the biggest challenges a couple faces when they have children are increased stress, sleep deprivation,...
C.A.L.M. Check In Awareness Loving Kindness Many Others Are with You There are so many times throughout the day as a parent I need a pause. A moment to find calm and reset my mood. I find myself caught up and stuck in frustration, irritation,...
Do you recall laying on a beach listening to waves crash and feeling the salty breeze on your skin, watching a child with a contagious giggle and catching yourself smiling too, feeling exhilaration while riding a roller coaster, tasting your favorite dessert, or feeling your...
I love Berne Browns work on shame and vulnerability. The idea is that shame thrives on secrecy. The more we keep the ****y things we think about ourselves to ourselves the stronger hold shame takes on us. The good news is there is one thing...