Some thoughts on life, healing & the human condition
Healthy Adult Communication
Confrontation: What It Is To face in hostility or defiance To opposeTo stand in front of/face to face Looking these definitions for confrontation,...
5 Core Childhood Emotional Needs
According to Schema Therapy, all of the psychological problems we encounter as adults have their roots in childhood and adolescent experiences....
Psychological Needs List
The work of getting to know oneself is some of the most important work that we can do. A big part of this process is getting to know your own needs....
What’s Your Metric?
So often in life we find ourselves in periods of reflection. Looking back, we contemplate our successes and failures in various aspects of our...
Kristen Neff’s Self Compassion
I recently wrapped up my reading of Kristen Neff's book Self Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself. I thoroughly enjoyed the...
The Power and Pain of Vulnerability
In my psychotherapy practice, I often hear clients express their deepest longings and fears: "I'm afraid that I am incapable of...
The Holidays, Family, and Spiritual Growth
I just discovered Sally Kempton, former journalist turned meditation teacher, via Facebook (of all places!) thanks to a friend from graduate school,...
Read moreWith the demands of domestic life we may lament our lack of time for formal spiritual practice. Let’s not forget, though, family life, if we exploit it, is spiritual practice of the most valuable kind – Sarah Napthali
Buddhism For Mothers
With the demands of domestic life we may lament our lack of time for formal spiritual practice. Let's not forget, though, family life, if we exploit...
Mindful Mamas Asheville
So many of us struggle with the daily grind of motherhood. Depending on our children's ages, it could be exhaustion, maintaining a demanding...
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