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There is a difference between healthy, constructive anger and anger that is destructive and unhealthy. Below you will see the characteristics of both…see where you might fit in. Anger can be a very difficult emotion to change. Unlike other negative feelings, anger is often a choice that YOU
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A Positive Affirmation for the New Year In 2013, I choose… To live by choice, not by chance To be motivated, not manipulated To be useful, not used To make changes, not excuses To excel, not compete I choose self-esteem, not self-pity I choose to listen to
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In my practice I have found that many couples will talk about anything (anything!) before they will delve into a conversation about finances or their financial plan for the future. Why is it so challenging for many couples to talk about money? If you take some time
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Assertiveness is your best bet for communicating and helps you maintain honest, long lasting relationships with others. It conveys your needs and wants, while respecting yourself and others. Acting assertively allows others to hear you and also allows you to express yourself. It’s a win-win! Myth: Assertiveness is
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If we can begin to believe that we deserve these rights and also learn to exercise them, then we can build a more assertive attitude and happier sense of self. The result is that we begin respect ourselves enough to be conscious of our basic human rights.
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Do you find that you are constantly trying to fight away sadness or low self worth? Do you depend on others to make you feel good, frequently finding yourself in an unhealthy relationship or attracted to the “bad” boy or girl? Maybe it is time you take
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My post today is focused on helping you to crate your very own personal mission statement. Many of my clients tell me that they get so busy in their everyday lives that it’s easy for them to lose sight of what really matters to them and what’s truly
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I was recently interviewed and featured on Katie Hoffman’s blog which was an honor. Below you will find our interview, which discusses my practice and background as a licensed therapist. Allison and I connecting is a social media success story. A couple months ago, I discovered this
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I greatly admire the work and teachings of the Dalai Lama. He has explained that wisdom and compassion can be cultivated by deepening our understanding of what occurs around us – and we can become more compassionate by simply focusing our attention on compassion. Mindfulness helps us
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Most of us yearn for friendly, rewarding relationships with other people…but we often find ourselves at times embroiled in relationships which are exactly the opposite; full of hostility, resentment, bitterness and distrust. As a couples therapist, I work with my clients to help them communicate more effectively,
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