Responsibility vs Blame – Looking at the Whole Picture

Disgruntled Adults say “Fix this kid!” At times I grow weary of the stories I am told from therapists about children and teens that they are treating. Weary because too often the therapist is reporting the same narrative. The story goes like this: “The child/teen acted out. How can I get them to stop or … Read more

Writing a Blog…What to Share, When and Why

Writing a Blog I am not a writing expert. I am just a person who writes regularly. What I do know is that writing that pulls people in can be deeply personal. When you write effectively it will resonate with the reader. In some cases, it might feel like their very own thoughts. One of … Read more

Why Goal Setting May Hinder Progress

Writing Down Goals Positive psychology researchers and other researchers have found that people who write down their goals are more likely to achieve them. So of course I know that setting goals is important. I also engage in goal setting in all of the services that I provide. However, I believe that a heavy focus … Read more

Stop Acting Like You Don’t Need the Money

Let’s Talk About Money For some reason service professionals are often underpaid and undervalued. I think it is because, like many people, we don’t feel comfortable talking about money. It is my experience that the things we are not willing to talk about are also areas that are ripe for self-sabotage. Money is 1 of  4 taboo … Read more