Tips for Finding Grace in Difficult Times
Natural disaster. Divorce. Death of a loved one. Job loss. Career change. And now COVID-19. All of us can recount a life-altering experience brought on by a major life change....
Are You Living Your Own Life?
Fulfillment in life comes from living in alignment with what’s truly important to you. It’s a simple statement, but one that can take a lifetime to live into. Acknowledging areas...
From Hopelessness to Happiness: A Learnable Life Skill
If life could be graded, Anthony would give his an F. His new job is stressful, his teenage daughter is struggling with depression, he and his wife are fighting a...
A vacation that’s even better than you hoped
Summer vacations with family or friends can be the best of times or the worst of times. Endless plane trips, boring hotel rooms, exhausting hours in the car, funky cabins, long lines...
Common Myths About EMDR
Sarah Jenkins, an EMDR therapist based in Phoenix AZ, wrote a helpful article where she describes common myths about EMDR. I have also heard these same issues raised as questions or concerns when...
Resentments and What to Do With Them
Some people can spend hours dwelling on the wrongs done to them — the injustices, the slights, the snubs, insults, indifferences, slurs, and just plain bad treatment. They can think...
Life Goes Better With Friends
With the start of a new school year, a new job or a new community group comes an opportunity to make new friends. That warm smile you offer an acquaintance...
Taking Stock Through Honest Evaluation
Although about 40 percent of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, only 8 percent achieve them. Most of us have felt the sting of seeing our best intentions fall apart. I...
Cultivating a Habit of Gratitude
We’ve all had moments where we’ve felt a natural thanksgiving or gratitude. Maybe someone did a favor that meant a great deal or invited you to an unexpectedly enjoyable event....