It was Thanksgiving weekend. We had out-of-town family visiting for the holiday. I had committed to preparing Thanksgiving dinner, fresh off three busy days of

I rely on my inner thoughts to guide me throughout my day as I handle daily tasks, upcoming plans, and interactions with others. My inner

Recently, I was reminded of how difficult it is to wait especially when you anticipate bad news—or at least know it is a possibility. After

Celine came to me for life coaching because her granddaughter Libby was “out-of-control.” Libby’s periodic drug use, disregard for her parents’ house rules, and poor

I want my children to handle change and challenges. After all that is what life is. So how do we as parents equip them with the tools to adapt to change and embrace challenges as they encounter real life situations

“Just let it go.” I’ve heard this phrase many times and have often said it to myself. It sounds like something I should do, but

Danielle’s adult stepson suffers from depression and impulsivity.  Even though he has a college degree, is physically capable, and is cognitively bright, he has a

My children were one and three years old when their dad and I separated and then divorced. Even though I had primary child custody, they

Once I began observing my thoughts, some patterns emerged. For example, when I made a mistake, I would fuss or berate myself. Rejection from others could send me spiraling.

Down there waited all the things that came from Mom’s condo after she died: Dad’s mementos, yearbooks, my children’s trophies, and my boxes of professional books. The dread was crushing.