Posts in Emotional Neglect
Harvard on Happiness- Tips to Increase Quality of Life

Most human are chasing the feeling of happiness.

Based on a recent survey given to millennials about their most important life goals, over 80% responded by saying they would like to get rich, and over 50% of the same group shared that they would also like to attain fame in their lifetime. 

The not-so-subtle message we receive is to do more, work  harder and keep spinning that wheel until we achieve. 

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A 5 LETTER WORD - Grief

 GRIEF                                      

what is it in that five letter word 

that stings

that hurts

so deep

hurt

that word won't do it justice

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What is Attachment Focused Parenting?

You promised yourself that you would do things differently.

You're committed to parenting in a wise and healthy way, yet you're not living up to those expectations.  You keep hitting the same walls. You're done with the disappointment.

Attachment focused parenting if designed  for you.

If you find that:

  • Being present with your children brings up pain and sadness.

  • Although you've tried every parenting tip offered, you're stuck with disconnect and disappointment.

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Trauma: the big T and the little t

At the beginning of therapy I often ask individuals about their trauma history. Some people are very clear about what it is they have experienced and know it has been a trauma; be it child abuse, domestic abuse, terrorism, war or rape. However, others are quick to saying "I haven't been through anything traumatic" in a heartbeat.

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