Curiosity, Choice, and Courage
As a child, my resilience was all over the place. I failed miserably in grade school. I was sent to the office so many times in 3rd grade that one … Find Out More
Category: Families
The Change We Need Requires Contributing Intentionally
The shootings from the past few weeks are so painful. I can easily get overwhelmed. When I use the Centering Skill of Noticing Myself, I notice I am feeling angry, sad, and full of grief. … Find Out More
How to be Positive on the Rollercoaster of Life
Positive Reframing is tricky for me, especially when I’m not feeling my most “resilient self”. It is also one of the Centering Skills that gives me the most relief from … Find Out More
Breathing Mindfully And Your Inner Hero
It is a funny thing about breathing – it happens without thinking AND we can control it. For me, Breathing Mindfully has become an essential practice of mine during this … Find Out More
Hearts Unlock When We Authentically Talk
This holiday season has been a tough one for me. I have lost loved ones this year. My kids are getting older, so some traditions have naturally faded away. We … Find Out More
Protective Patterns — We all got ‘em. Now what?
My go-to Protective Pattern is Attacking. So what happens when I buy a new house (during a pandemic) and stress triggers pop everywhere for me? On a good day, I … Find Out More
Heartfelt Listening Diffuses Power Struggles
We recently brought a new puppy, Aurelia, into our family. Aurelia is a blessing and brings us all SO much joy! However, she also has created a little tension for … Find Out More
Back to School and Feeling…
It is that time again, back to school! Sending my two kiddos back to in-person learning has been full of both joy and anxiety. We are vaccinated, but there’s still … Find Out More
Relational Resilience starts with Noticing Others
As we all emerge from shelter-in-place, I’ve been Noticing Others again for the first time in a long while. For me, this is a process of remembering how to Notice … Find Out More