The Gap of Disappointment

The Gap of Disappointment

Something Grows in the Space I recently listened to a lecture that talked about the weeds that grow in the Gap of disappointment.  It reminded me of so much of the work I do to help clients see their choices when it comes to healing wounds. When someone in our life...
Guideposts 5 and 6 of Wholehearted Living

Guideposts 5 and 6 of Wholehearted Living

In today’s blog, we are going to be looking at Guideposts #5 and #6 from Brené Brown’s book The Gifts of Imperfection.  Especially in today’s world, I think that Letting Go of the Need for Certainty and Letting Go of Comparison are two very important mindset shifts to...
Guidepost 1 and 2 of Wholehearted Living

Guidepost 1 and 2 of Wholehearted Living

Recently Brené Brown and her 2 sisters did a series on their journey to wholehearted living on the Unlocking Us Podcast.  It has inspired many people, including myself, to go back and take the Whole Hearted Inventory on BrenéBrown.com again.  As someone who has worked...
Rewriting The Script

Rewriting The Script

Chronic Mistrust In May 2021’s edition of Psychology Today, Ellen Hendriksen, Ph.D. wrote an article called A Leap of Faith that really helps bring language to relational mistrust. She said: “Chronic mistrust, a common aftereffect of trauma or betrayal, breeds...
Facing Fear

Facing Fear

30 Seconds of Courage Courage and conquering fear are these great positive psychology terms that you often hear from motivational speakers, books, and blogs.  “If you could just drum up 30 seconds of courage and push through the discomfort, you’ll feel amazing on the...