Hold Fast To Dreams
Today I was asked “what’s the point of having dreams if they turn into expectations and then you are disappointed?”My honest response to that question was “yikes!” but I didn’t…
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Hold Fast To Dreams
Another thing that Teens Don’t Hear
One of the most common complaints I hear from my tween, teen and young adult clients is that their parents harp on what they do wrong and never recognize all…
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Another thing that Teens Don’t Hear
Identifying Values and Desires
One of the characteristics of DBT that I love is the assumption that we need to create a life worth living based on our own values and desires. We then…
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Identifying Values and Desires
Opposite Action at the Pool
One of the joys of competitive swimming is the three-day swim meet. Swimmers and their families spend anywhere from 15 -25 hours at a pool in the hopes of accomplishing…
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Opposite Action at the Pool
Self-Injury Hits Home
While watching a family movie recently, I noticed my daughter was distracted by her cell phone. I would love if we could all watch a movie without being distracted by…
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Self-Injury Hits Home
Inspirational Landmark vs McDonalds?
I was fortunate enough to spend 5 days in Barcelona with my husband and sister this past week. It was an amazing trip. Like many of us, I was in…
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Inspirational Landmark vs McDonalds?
Fear of Conflict
It is fairly common for clients to tell me that they don’t like conflict. At least one part of my internal response is typically “you and me both.” I hate…
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Fear of Conflict
Do They Like Me?
On Wednesday afternoons I shuttle my son and two friends to their afternoon practice. It is a great opportunity to listen to what’s on their minds. In a recent ride,…
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Do They Like Me?
My Social Media Debate
I have taken the big leap and joined the world of social media. I realize I am a bit behind the eight ball on that one since I have literally…
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My Social Media Debate
Don’t Judge Me
“Don’t judge me!” my daughter often says with a smile. The statement usually follows from her goofing around, or, doing something silly. Sometimes she says it after recounting something that happened…
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Don’t Judge Me