Monthly Archives: June 2016

I have been working in counseling with parents and adults for many years. Usually in my first therapy meeting with a parent, after I have heard what is going on at home with their children, I end the session by asking the question, “what do you do to take care of yourself?” At first, I am often met with wide eyes ...READ MORE »

I have a confession to make that lately I am getting inspired by spin classes. I’ve been benched from running for a couple of years, and I recently attended this really amazing spin class while visiting my family in my hometown. It was fun, it was connecting, it was energizing and it was inspirational.  I’ve since returned to DC and ...READ MORE »

The term “mindfulness” gets thrown around a lot these days.  Often in my work with clients, when I mention mindfulness, there is a knee-jerk negative response because the assumption is that it just means a lot of sitting still and meditating, which is an intimidating starting point for many people.  The fact is, meditation is just one way to become more mindful- there ...READ MORE »

It’s easy to welcome our emotions when we’re on a high – feeling excited about summer plans, feeling proud of a child’s report card, feeling loved or cared for when we spend quality time with friends and family. But when we go through a challenging experience, a loss, a setback, or a crisis, it is often our instinct to ignore ...READ MORE »