There’s an old saying that says, “Let sleeping dogs lie”, which some interpret to mean don’t bring up things from the past that may cause trouble or hurt feelings. It’s my belief that if you want to change the future you need to work through your own blocks from the past. Old habits, patterns of behavior, limiting beliefs, maladaptive thinking...[ read more ]

According to the dictionary; vulnerability is defined as the quality of being easily hurt or attacked. Some seniors think it's funny to pick on the ninth graders because of their vulnerability. Vulnerability comes from the Latin word for "wound," vulnus. Vulnerability is the state of being open to injury, or appearing as if you are. Reading that definition who would...[ read more ]

You've been diagnosed with infertility. It's been a rough journey and you can't stop wondering if you may want to talk with someone. A professional someone. Here are a few ways a fertility counselor can serve you: 1. They will help you work through pain and loss There's loss that comes with the diagnosis of infertility.  The realization that conceiving...[ read more ]

Amazing Victim, Amazing Powerhouse...Who's Showing Up Today? 2/22/2016 1 Comment Who knew horses could see through your soul? Not me, but I got to see first-hand how they do. I had the opportunity to work with horses during a recent leadership course. My amazing victim side decided to show up that morning. She felt anxious and not good enough and...[ read more ]

When I was four years old my grandmother died from pancreatic cancer. If I take a step back in time I can remember going to work with her at Southern Connecticut State University and spending tons of time with her. I remember when she got sick and my grandfather had to give her morphine shots for the pain. Through my...[ read more ]

Have you ever gotten that pit in your stomach when you're about to try something different or meet someone new?  A feeling so strong that it makes you want to change your mind?  Fear is defined as ​"an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat".  I challenge that...[ read more ]

According to the National Eating Disorders Association, Binge eating disorder (BED) is an eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food (often very quickly and to the point of discomfort); a feeling of a loss of control during the binge; experiencing shame, distress or guilt afterwards; and not regularly using unhealthy compensatory measures (e.g., purging) to...[ read more ]

Everyone knows the generic date ideas for your spouse that have been pushed around time and time again. A couple weeks ago, I published one such list. While the list I provided was thoughtful, most of them included things that we all know are available to us. This time, I decided to make a list of things that are out...[ read more ]

31 days of blogging is officially complete! Today is the last day of my 31-day blogging challenge and I’ve learned a thing or two during my process.  In no particular order, here’s what I learned during my blogging journey. My social media manager needs a raise People love posts that are more personal to me People love posts about relationships,...[ read more ]

On a regular basis, I receive messages from sisters in my sorority, Delta Phi Epsilon, about how to handle situations in their chapters when a sister is feeling depressed, anxious or having some other type of mental health illness.  I decided it would be a good idea to disseminate information out for everyone to read on strategies you can take...[ read more ]