Why Compassion Is the Most Important Gift to Give Yourself This Month
November asks a lot of us. The days get shorter, the to-do lists get longer, and the holidays arrive with their own mix of joy, pressure, and familiar and often painful family patterns. It's also the month we speak most about gratitude. We thank the
Strengthening Relationships: Giving Energy to What’s Working
Ever notice how easy it is to focus on what’s not working in your relationships? As someone who’s spent years working with families, I see it all the time—we get so caught up in the day-to-day stress and frustrations that we forget to notice th
Creating Habits with Compassion
As the hustle and bustle of the holiday season comes to a close, we often find ourselves facing the enormous pressure of what January brings: New Year’s Resolutions. The pressure, stress, and urgency of deciding which habits to kick and how to
Creating Family Resilience
If you’ve ever had a family session with me, you’re surely no stranger to the idea of “uncooked spaghetti vs cooked spaghetti”. I use this analogy often to explain to families the idea of noticing how you usually show up in the world. Uncoo