The following is shared with gracious permission from a client at A New Beginning, who hopes that others find inspiration in this simple, yet profound, statement that captures the essence of what learning from your past really means! A couple of weeks ago, one of our providers was privileged to participate in a session with…(Read More)
Having trouble determining if your hunger is physical or emotional? This can be challenging for all of us at times. A helpful way to figure this out is to ask yourself if you’re hungry enough to eat an apple. Apples are a neutral food that most people enjoy when hungry, but wouldn’t necessarily…(Read More)
The other night I was outside putting the pool toys away and I noticed our beautiful sunset – vibrant colors colliding with heavy monsoon clouds, and palm tree silhouettes teasing me with the notion of a far-off tropical paradise. I quickly snapped a photo and it got me thinking… During the Arizona summer monsoon storm…(Read More)
A common conversation I have with my clients is about how to make friends. And not just anyone who will hang out with you, but people who you actually like and with whom you enjoy spending time; people with similar values, goals, and lifestyles. This conversation often comes about for two reasons: (1) the person…(Read More)
We all enter this world as a beautiful, unshaped, and wonderfully open spirit. A blank screen of sorts, emotionally unaffected by prior experiences and with a liberating absence of preconceived notions, we know no limits to our personal potential, value – or worth. For those of us who are told (and shown!) that we…(Read More)
As a therapist, there’s not a week that goes by that I don’t talk with clients about the importance of honoring their needs, taking care of themselves, and, at times, putting themselves first. Without fail, most people have an averse reaction to this advice. Often, they’re concerned with being perceived as selfish…(Read More)
