“What Is Hidden Anger? Know 7 Characteristics”
Masking anger in order to hide it from everyone. Consciously vs. Unconsciously Hiding Your Anger Consciously you may know you are angry. Or you may...
7 Healthy Time Out Steps and How to Use Them
Time Out Clock For Adults Time Outs “Time out” is an interesting phrase that has so many meanings:• During a basketball game the Celtics can...
Conflict and 4 Simple Resolutions You Should Know
The four resolutions to any conflict. Four Simple Resolutions to Conflict In my private practice I listened to my clients talk about hundreds of different...
Understanding FOMO And JOMO – 2 Easy Acronyms To Know
What is FOMO and JOMO? Not familiar with the acronyms of FOMO and JOMO? In the age of social image crafting and social media overload,...
Surprising Influence That People Have On You
The Influence of Red, Yellow and Green (Traffic Light) People Early in my clinical social work practice I wanted to find a simple way to...
Our Relationship with Pets: For the Love of Levi
Our Relationship with Pets: For the Love of Levi In my previous blogs I have written about the relationships we have with others: our family...
Know Your Holiday Bill of Rights
Know Your Holiday Bill of Rights As you look at “closing out” 2020, has the holiday season brought about another layer of stress? Due to...
Know Your Core Values (ABC’s) and Emotional Clutter (123’s)
Know Your Core Values (ABC’s) and Emotional Clutter (123’s) Over the last 40 years of being a clinical social worker, one of the things I...
Thanksgiving 2020: A Self-fulfilling Prophecy?
Thanksgiving 2020: A Self-fulfilling Prophecy? There is a wonderful quote by Henry Ford (1863-1846) that applies to self-fulfilling prophecies: Whether you think you can or...
Guidelines to Fighting Fair in Relationships
Guidelines to Fighting Fair in Relationships Welcome to my blog Guidelines to Fighting Fair in Relationships. If you have ever been in a relationship, it...