De-stressing the Holidays by Preparing for the Family Visit

Christmas is a time of joy and celebration but can also be a time of family tension.  Unresolved family issues can surface at holiday gatherings. You may also find yourself having some unexpected responses. Oftentimes you can find yourself being pulled back into...

2018, The Year of _______

I recently had coffee with a friend who was looking forward to 2018 as her year of adventure. Adventure was a word spoken over her coming year from a trusted friend, and a word she has embraced as a guiding principle as she approaches decisions in the New Year. This...

How Gratitude Influences Our “Happy” Neurochemicals

During this season of Thanksgiving, it is often a time to reflect upon all that we have to be thankful for.  Despite the many challenges that many of us have faced in 2017, reflecting upon the areas of our life that have been fruitful, positive and...

Greiving During The Holidays

C.S. Lewis wrote, “No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear”. Unfortunately, Grief is not a tidy nor orderly process. As each person is unique, so is the grieving process. In the midst of the holidays, a wide range of emotions may arise therefore;...

Practicing Gratitude in the Midst of Struggle

Practicing gratitude when life is smooth sailing is easy, but practicing gratitude in the midst of struggle is where new muscles are developed. Celebrating Thanksgiving can be really challenging for those who are grieving or in the midst of a painful season of life....