“The single biggest problem with communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” ― George Bernard Shaw When I see couples or families in therapy, improving communication is often the first goal. Most people, convinced that they are already good communicators, quickly discover that many of their skills need honing. Effective communication can be […]
Learning to Live One Day at a Time
“The best thing about the future is that it comes only one day at a time.” –Abraham Lincoln Each January, when the next year unfolds, we are bombarded with articles on goal-setting and New Year’s resolutions. Many of these otherwise helpful articles fail to mention just how difficult it can be to change–especially when tackling […]
Teach Children the Gift of Giving
“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” -Winston Churchill “Set your heart on doing good. Do it over and over again, and you will be filled with joy.” -Gautama Buddha This is the time, beginning with Thanksgiving and lasting through the arrival of the new year, […]
10 Tips for Reducing Holiday Stress
“Gift suggestions: To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect.” […]
Give the Gift of Laughter This Year
“Humor is mankind’s greatest blessing.” -Mark Twain Every year, at this time of year, tensions mount. The arrival of the gift-giving holidays like Christmas and Hanukkah (“What should I get my mother-in-law?”) accompanied by impending vacations from school (“What will we do with the kids all cooped up in the bad weather?”) collide […]
Parents, Tend Your Own Garden: Practicing Good Self-Care
“The best gift you can give your kids is to tend your own garden–cultivating strength, humor, and kindness.” -from How’s Your Family Really Doing? It’s tough to be a good parent. Actually, let’s be honest. Sometimes it’s tough just to show up, let alone be good at it. Personally, I think it is one of the hardest […]
