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The Power of Groups
I’ve had many people express interest in my Rising Strong™ and Daring Greatly™ groups … but I’m getting two common questions that need to be addressed: Question: Could I go through the workshop on an individual basis? The Short Answer: Yes, I provide similar...
How to Combat the Illusion of Perfection
10+ years ago, I was a new mom in a new city with new friends and a newfound sense of comfort in my identity. I was long past the years where comparison, self-consciousness, and the need to fit in dominated my thinking—or so I thought. One night a dear friend...
Letting Go
This poem stopped me in my tracks. It echoes the wishes I hear in my office day in and day out so eloquently. Many of us wish we could let go of something, to lighten our load, make space in our schedules, and have a second (dare I say a minute? or even an hour?!)...
How 9/11 Highlights our Vulnerability
9/11 changed us in countless ways, but at its core, the terrorist attacks highlighted the truths we all shy away from: that in many ways, we are powerless. As much as we want to control every part of our lives to keep us feeling safe and secure, 9/11 forced us to...
The Reality of Paternal Postpartum Depression
What does paternal postpartum depression even mean? Is it a thing? It is. It’s a dad who experiences depression or anxiety during the first 12 months of his baby’s life. Even though it’s not talked about a lot, it is a real condition that has real consequences....
Drama, Dysfunction, Denial, and Delusion: the Seeds of Codependency
Confused about what codependency is? If so, you’re in good company … there are over 15 published definitions of codependency, leaving a lot of room for confusion. History of the term Codependency The term codependency grew out of years of studying the relationships...