Here are a few of my thoughts and experiences learning about…HEALTHY EMOTIONAL BOUNDARIES The concept of having healthy emotional boundaries is basically understanding that your feelings and experiences are yours alone, Read more

The Stages of Change model was first developed by researchers in the field of addiction. They found that people who overcame their various addictions (alcohol, drugs, overeating) generally moved through six identifiable “stages” as they changed their thoughts and behaviors. Read more

Emotion, Purpose, Over-reaction, Under-reaction. Read more

from The Good Fight by Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott Read more

Roles, Visible Qualities, Inner Feelings, Characteristics. Read more

The body’s autonomic nervous system is divided into two different branches that have evolved to protect and sustain our bodies during SAFE times and UNSAFE times. Read more

When an adult relationship has been soured by misunderstandings, distrust and hurt feelings, it's hard to communicate with each other effectively. Tools are needed to help rebuild trust and cooperation with our partner. One of the most basic and important skills for open, non-defensive and positive communication is the “I-Statement.” Read more

Most people do some of the following behaviors sometimes – nobody is perfect and we can all be a little manipulative, pouty or domineering at times. And some folks are just generally irritating, but not so much that we can’t just roll our eyes and let it go. Read more

Cognitive distortions are inaccurate or irrational thought patterns that can influence our emotions and actions. We all experience cognitive distortions to some degree, but in their more extreme forms they can be destructive to one’s self-perception and relationships with others. The following is a list of common cognitive distortions. Read more