Time’s Up
September 17 is designated as Time’s Up Day. Doesn’t it sound ominous? It is ominous because it can make the difference between your own Mental Freedom® and lifelong regrets. Last […]
Category: Relationships
Be an Angel
August 22 is designated Be an Angel Day to remind people that no matter what is happening in their lives, they can be angels on earth by demonstrating genuine kindness, […]
Life is Short, Civility Matters, and Relationships are Essential
I don’t know about you, but I’m dissatisfied with the lack of civility these days. Civility is not about being “woke;” it’s about recognizing that people can be civil with […]
Friendship and Social Wellness
July 30 is the International Day of Friendship, while July is Social Wellness Month. These two observances naturally complement each other. Social wellness is about strengthening relationships with supportive, encouraging […]
The Head, Heart and Hands of Mental Freedom
In our many decades of working with people in the business world, clients of social services, and regular everyday people, one thing seems to be universally true: Everybody is dealing […]
It’s Not Personal
For February, the Month of Love, I’d like to discuss a big part of my work: helping couples improve their relationships. Every relationship can be improved, of course; none are […]
Fact or Fiction: Chapman’s 5 Love Languages
Recently, I read an article by Richard Sima in The Washington Post (Love language advice for couples isn’t backed by science, new research shows) and I felt inspired to present […]
Be Kind to Humankind
Did you know that Aug. 25-31 has been designated “Be Kind to Humankind Week”? I find that both wonderful and sad at the same time—wonderful because it is great to […]
Social Wellness Month
July was declared Social Wellness Month designed by mental health professionals to underscore the importance of strengthening relationships and to empower people to prioritize their own mental health. There is […]
Are You Struggling in Your Relationship Over Differences
As a couple’s counselor, I have noticed some patterns with my clients that can lead to challenges and they center around misunderstood differences. When two people fall in love, commit […]
