Gossip, Rumors And Idle Chatter Is Not Helpful
What are “idle chatter and rumors”? It is what gossip was called in the 1700s! While we now associate the word gossip as being negative,...
Are Rules Of Return In A Relationship Important?
Scenario: You found out your significant other has been cheating with a co-worker. You immediately separate. Your significant other has apologized Your significant other says...
Reasons Why Victims of Domestic Abuse Stay
Victims of domestic abuse can see the world through a different lens than others do. For 40+ years I have worked in the field of...
Dividing Your Emotional Pie Energy
What is an “emotional pie”? An emotional pie is a visual that I developed many years ago. What I have found over the last 40...
The Difference Of Being Alone Or Lonely
Since the start of the pandemic there has been a lot of discussion about people feeling alone and about people feeling lonely. Divisive politics especially...
Guilt vs Shame – Why It’s Important To Understand
In everyday communication, the words guilt and shame are frequently used interchangeably. Do they really mean the same thing? No. “I am a terrible person.”...
Want Therapy? – Where and How to Find a Therapist
Therapy can bring peace into your life. If you have decided to go to therapy and decided what type of provider to go to, for...
The Power of Anticipation in Life
Watching the sun rise in anticipation of a new day. Photo by Dave Harrington When was the last time you looked forward to something special...
Saying “I’ll Try” = No Realistic Expectation of Success!
Photo by Dave Harrington “I’ll Try” Defined In the picture above, do you think the wild rose in the ledge at Acadia National Park “tried”...
How People Become a Frog in Water
Home of the frog in water. Photo by Dave Harrington Most people don’t really understand anything about domestic abuse. They only know what they have...