Simplified Holidays

Simplified Holidays

It’s A Lot As we prepare for the final stretch of this holiday season many of you are likely feeling the stress of all the planning, parties, gift purchasing and coordination of the holiday menu.  Sometimes all the to-do list activities can rob us of our joy,...
He’s a Master’s Level Social Worker

He’s a Master’s Level Social Worker

Reminiscing I was 24 years old when I received my Master’s Degree in Social Work in 1997, after being a straight A student for 18 years.  I remember when I had decided to go on to get my Master’s Degree and was filled with both excitement and dread for what I...
Grieving Lost Expectations

Grieving Lost Expectations

Holiday Vision I’m a huge fan of my family all being together, especially for the Holidays.  I have such great memories of big holiday celebrations as a kid with my siblings, cousins, aunts and uncles.  The loud chaos of the holiday celebrations with an endless supply...
He Always Put Our Needs First

He Always Put Our Needs First

On The Heels of Father’s Day For so many, Father’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate incredible fathers who selfishly gave of themselves and loved unconditionally.  However, for many others, it can be a more difficult day…especially if their father wasn’t all they...
Failure To Launch

Failure To Launch

The Unmotivated Adult Child In my career I have come across the dynamic of frustrated parents who are highly educated, independent, achievement-driven and goal-oriented, struggling with adult children who don’t appear motivated to assume adult responsibilities. A...
Embracing a New Decade and Enough

Embracing a New Decade and Enough

Family, Friends, and Fun I am so filled with gratitude for the time spent with Family, Friends and Fun.  As I gracefully entered this new decade of life, I was reminded about all the people in my life that bring me joy and laughter.  When my husband asked if I wanted...