by Nancy | Jan 5, 2015 | Self-Help, Shame, Uncategorized
As we enter into another new year, it is common to think about resolutions, or changes, that we would like to make. Is the word “resolution” like a swear word to you? For many people it is, and some decide to make them anyway! For others, resolutions... by Nancy | Oct 20, 2014 | Anger, Self-Help
Defensiveness is an excellent indicator to help find woundedness in the human heart. After all, we defend places that hurt, like a lion protecting a paw with a thorn in it. Dealing with the defensiveness of those we love can be just as dangerous as taking on that... by Nancy | Oct 7, 2014 | Individual Therapy, Marital Therapy, Self-Help, Uncategorized
Gratitude is one of the best daily practices you can foster. If you are on Facebook, you have likely seen posts about the gratitude challenge, asking people to post, for seven days, three things they are grateful for. Having a daily practice of this for a little bit... by Nancy | Sep 30, 2014 | Anger, Individual Therapy, Marital Therapy, Marriage, Relationships, Self-Help, Uncategorized
Oh boy oh boy oh boy oh boy. Be careful what you ask for and for SURE be careful what you pray for. If you have prayed or otherwise asked the Universe for the trait of patience, you are in for quite a ride! So patience, in my most humble opinion, is not something... by Kathy | Feb 23, 2014 | Marriage
If there is one thing I’ve learned in all of my recovery work, it is do not trust a sense of urgency! That overwhelming sense that I must do something right now is usually a sign that whatever I’m about to do is unhealthy and not well thought out. Certainly there are...