emotional attunement
Three steps to connecting with people who are difficult to connect with.
It happens all the time: Your child tells you to go away. Your friend wants space. Your in-laws are closed off to deep conversation. Your spouse gets triggered and pulls away. How can we connect with those who don’t want connection? 1.) Get curious about your...How to Overcome Fear to Offer your Gifts to the World
When I was 6 years old I knew that I was a healer. Psychology was the only topic that interested me in college, and when I earned a MA in clinical psychology I thought I was ready to start a private practice. I set up my office and hung my degree on the wall, ready...Why do people get intrusive thoughts?
I was recently asked about the dark, intrusive thoughts that people sometimes get when they are feeling stress, chronic fear, or even immense love. In this video blog, I explain my experience with intrusive thoughts and share why I think they are a true gift when used...Thoughts on Shame, Vulnerability, and REAL LOVE
After revealing my body dysmorphia in my most recent video blog, here and on FaceBook, I had a realization about 2 of Brene Brown’s profound teachings. The first one: Shame keeps us isolated, and in being courageous enough to reveal our shame, we expand in our...3 steps to managing your anger
The paradox of being both angry and kind baffles many. Just because you are overcome with a dark emotion doesn’t mean you need to discharge it in inappropriate ways when you utilize the tools of consciousness. There are three steps you need to use in order to...Page 1 of 2
