Grieving the Loss of Connection

  Since the beginning of the pandemic and shelter-in-place order we have been in a constant state of adapting. We, as humans, have adapted to being stuck in a new environment, following new routines and for some taking on new roles. All these adjustments have...

Healing Through Relationship

  Pleasure leaves a fingerprint as surely as mortal pain,   In memories they resonate and echo back again… -Neil Peart If you are a fellow fan of the band Rush, you might recognize this 30-year-old line from their song Scars.  It speaks of the...

Ways to Appreciate Your Spouse During Quarantine

  With almost everyone sheltering in place, working from home, or not working at all, it can be easy to lose focus on the relationship with your spouse. Maybe the two of you were close before and now there is a lot in the way, or maybe you were already living...

Transitioning into 2020

  December 26th has come and gone. Growing up in my home there was an unspoken rule that we could not speak of Christmas again until the dust settled. The Christmas blues were something we all felt, dragging our feet while stating the mantra, just 364 more days...

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...