Speak Up For The Scared Child
The shame that occurs from sexual abuse of a child transcends generations. Approximately one in every three girls and one in every six boys are sexually abused. I find these statistics mind-boggling, just think about it. When a child is molested the shame and guilt that lives within them for the rest of their lives […]
Happy, Healthy & Laughter Yoga!
Recently I became a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader. Laughter Yoga is a wonderful way of life. The more you laugh the more you heal. The more you laugh the happier you feel. And you are actually exercising! Laughter Yoga was developed by Dr. Kataria in India. I studied with him in the U.S. and was […]
Stop Procrastination & Move Forward
Often we keep ‘should lists’ of all the things we think we should have done. How is it possible that something we thought we should do, we haven’t done? Unconsciously we consider the effort, time and energy it would take to complete all the things on our should list, and then become stuck in the […]
What is a Labyrinth and How Can You Use One?
Labyrinths have been used for centuries as a tool for meditation and renewal of spirit. Labyrinths have one way in and one way out, so there is no need to worry about getting lost. There is no right or wrong way of using the labyrinth. Depending on what questions you ask as you walk the […]
Self-esteem – How to Lift It
Taking responsibility for your life is the key to having high self-esteem. Here are two clues that your self-esteem is not as high as you might like it to be: Blaming others for what does or does not happen in your life. Complaining about your life as if you have no say in it. Having […]
ADD or ADHD
Attention Deficit Disorder affects many people; it is one of the most misunderstood diagnoses. Possibly because the symptoms vary for each individual and so do the ways it is treated. Often adults that are diagnosed with depression really are challenged with ADD and have been misdiagnosed. Building systems is important for people with ADD to […]
A Thought for New Parents
When I work with new parents the issue of mortality always comes up. It is interesting how until we have children we rarely, if ever think about dying and once we have them we do. Some people become frightened by their own mortality, others fear that their children will die and some fear both. The […]
Gratitude
Gratitude