As I reminisced of Rosco earlier today, a friend told me a story of her beautiful brindle boxer’s passing. She said, “I’ll never get another dog again!” As she told the story she talked about the pain of losing her ...
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Where Fear Ends Life Begins
Fear is such a unique topic. Fear can effect our life in so many different ...
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A Story of Loss, Addiction, and the Courage to Overcome it.
Growing up, my father had always pushed me to be my best. He got me into playing the piano, the violin, soccer, swimming, diving, lacrosse, running… you name it. Whether we were playing instruments together, dancing, or playing sports, my father and I were always spending time with one another. As I grew older and started to make friends, I realized that my father acted differently from my friends’ parents. It wasn’t until ...
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Physical Gratitude – its a thing!
Is physical gratitude a thing? Yes, it is and here is why ...
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An inspiring story of ‘HOPE’
As a school psychologist I have to pleasure of listening. Sometimes, listening is hard and heartbreaking. Other times, it is incredibly inspiring especially when I watch a student grow. Below Becky shared her story with me and gave me permission to share it with you. She is a true inspiration. She gives other students who suffer hope and through her experiences helps them dig deep to find their resilience. Here is her story...
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What is Anxiety?
What is anxiety? Do you have it? What does fear have to do with it? How do I experience anxiety? What are 2 ways to manage anxiety? Anxiety is ...
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Why Does FEAR Paralyzes Us?
Why does fear paralyze us? As I was thinking about Fear, the game Whack-a-Mole came to mind. My second thought was sadness for the mole (sorry but I’m an animal lover) ...
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Before you speak …
A wise man once told me, “if you have nothing nice to say, don’t say it at all.” That very wise man, who happens to be my father, also taught me that once you say something … you can never take it back. This might be the reason I have pretty good filters and also why I am so sensitive to harsh, unkind, and unwanted words (whether written or spoken).
