Anyone who is a parent can attest to the difficulties of being a parent. There are moments of joy, challenges, outright frustrations, and a million questions of uncertainty. Unfortunately, kids aren’t born with a manual but parenting coaching comes close to that. First, let me address the obvious question here: what is parenting coaching? Parenting…
When I started my career as a therapist, my reasoning was personal. I wanted to learn how to heal myself. With a history of childhood anxiety, I had experienced years of unexplained stomach pains, headaches, and throat problems, that no doctors could quite understand. I had already enjoyed a successful career in entertainment, but something…
Bringing a new baby into the world can be a magical and joyful experience but it can also be overwhelming and stressful. Despite all the stress, one of the most important things you can do for your baby in these early days is to build the foundation for a strong attachment. Attachment is the bond…
If you’re even reading this blog post, odds are you have a good enough understanding that trauma comes in various shapes and forms. In this blog, learn a little bit more about the similarities and differences between PTSD and C-PTSD. PTSD vs. Complex PTSD Trauma can cause two forms of the same psychological concern, complex…
I was devastated for months when I lost my childhood dog, Hershey. Pets are not just animals; they are family members who bring joy, companionship, and comfort. Losing a pet can be one of the most challenging experiences of our lives. The grieving process after losing a pet can be a long and challenging journey….
Tired of diet talk? Unfortunately, it probably isn’t going anywhere. We live in a society that thrives on making people feel bad about themselves. Research shows that nearly half of American teenagers are actively trying to lose weight. Another study found that the average adult tries a staggering 126 diets during a lifetime. These numbers paint such a bleak story about…
The effects of childhood trauma can be far-reaching, especially in close and intimate relationships. If you had a difficult childhood, it might be hard for you to connect well with other people. It can make it hard for you to build and maintain healthy relationships. This blog series delves into the impact of childhood trauma…
Okay, let me start off by saying, admittedly, I am not in the dating game. What I can say is that based on what I have heard from friends, clients, and social media, is that dating today sucks. If you are looking for more than just anecdotal information, look at recent Pew Research that suggests…
Do you remember the days when all anyone could talk about was how blissful and wonderful motherhood is? Somehow, it seems that the pendulum has swung in the opposite direction, and now all we see are the horrors of motherhood and parenting on our social media feeds. While some believe this is offering a more…
Shame is a universal experience among humans. It infiltrates the story we tell others and the story we tell ourselves. Shame loves to hide. Do you ever feel like there’s a story you tell yourself that keeps you exactly where you are? The one that never fails to remind you you’re incapable of rewriting something…