by Karen | Jan 17, 2016 | Codependent, Differentiation, Relationships, Uncategorized
It is a bright moment in a person’s life when the realization comes that there are choices in relationships and the form, substance and significance of those relationships. We all have the ability and right to decide who is front and center in our lives. One of... by Nancy | Jun 9, 2015 | Abandonment, Differentiation, Uncategorized
Abandonment issues are so common. You don’t have to have been left on the doorstep of an orphanage to know what abandonment feels like. In fact, you can have two very loving, wonderful parents and still be vexed by the painful effects of abandonment. The... by Nancy | Mar 1, 2015 | Anxiety, Individual Therapy, Self-Help, Uncategorized
Pretty bold claim to make, don’t you think? That there is a cure for something so commonplace in our society today that it plagues nearly everyone from time to time, and some more than others, is indeed a bold statement. Nevertheless, that is what I want to... by Karen | Sep 22, 2014 | Differentiation, Self Abandonment
When is productivity destructive? Productivity is destructive when it is a need. There is a difference between doing tasks as they need to be done and the need to be productive. We all know people who describe themselves as “so busy” with a combination of pride and... by Karen | Jul 20, 2014 | Anger, Uncategorized
Referring to reactivity, most think of it in a negative context. It is not always screeching (please refer to blog entitled ‘My Life as a Screech Owl’) nagging or crying. Reactivity can also be self-soothing, withdrawing, cutting off, and the list goes on. In fact, I...