How to Accept What Is
We’re often told to “go with the flow” and accept what is in the moment. Even when you have no control over the events in your life, you do have control over how you respond to them. If you become … Read more
Thriving in Uncertain Times
After one of the most contentious and challenging presidential election periods we have seen, many of us are feeling unsettled. Some of us feel tremendous fear and anxiety.
Now that the election is over, regardless of whom you supported in … Read more
Finding Calm in a Storm
In this digital age we are bombarded throughout the day with news – and most of it is bad news. Whether we are immersed in political commentary, natural disasters or more personal upheavals, it is critical to our mental, spiritual … Read more
Self-Judgement and “Should”
Our society demonstrates judgment every day. We judge others’ political opinion, attire and appearance, sexual preference, ethnic background, choice of mate, and so much more. Quick opinions may be formed about people and situations based on nothing more than appearances, … Read more
Anger: a Mask for Primary Emotions
Anger is a secondary emotion. When you see the face of fury know there is an underlying unresolved rooted issue, a sense of dissatisfaction with what is. Humans express anger to cover more vulnerable feelings of fear, offense, hurt or … Read more
A Mindful Summer Break
Summer has arrived, and with it, changes in schedules and family dynamics. Children are home from school, vacations are planned, and seasonal activities abound. How can you and your family be mindful, fully present to these opportunities this summer?
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Attachments: Disorganized Attachment
I hope you’ve been learning from this series on Attachment styles, which we will conclude with this post on the Disorganized Attachment Style. This most extreme behavioral style stems from the most dysfunctional upbringing.
Parents who generate a Disorganized … Read more
Attachments: The Ambivalent Style
If you have been following this series of posts on personality attachment styles, you will have a basic understanding of the theory that relationship patterns learned in infancy carry over into adult relationships. We have explored the Secure style … Read more
Attachments: the Avoidant Style
I’ve been discussing how psychological attachment styles affect our development and our adult relationships. This post covers The Avoidant style, the child who learns early in life that her needs will usually not be met by a caregiver, and she … Read more
Attachments: The Secure Style
In my last post I provided a basic understanding of Attachment Styles. Now I will cover the healthiest of the relationships: the Secure Attachment Style, in which the majority of adults are classified.
An infant who has a steady, secure … Read more