The Bowen family systems theory, developed by psychiatrist Dr. Murray Bowen, offers profound insights into the dynamics of family relationships and how they shape our lives. This influential [...]
Forgiveness is never easy, but it can be freeing. Letting go is easier said than done; however, once you accomplish it, you can free yourself from the burden of holding onto what hurts you. [...]
We can’t control family history, but we can control what we do moving forward. If you’ve ever tried to understand the issues you’re currently facing, you might have thought [...]
In the swirling vortex of turbulence that life can sometimes become, it’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of emotions, reactions, and rapid-fire decision-making. We often find [...]
“The people who trigger us to feel negative emotions are messengers. They are messengers for unhealed parts of our being.” –Teal Swan “That made me so angry,” she said. “It just really upset me, [...]
People pleasers are those who seek to keep the peace and meet the emotional needs and demands of others, typically to the detriment of themselves and their own needs. Some people pleasers might [...]
We all know that a female body undergoes a natural process associated with healthy female reproductive organ function and fertility. And for a teenage girl, menstruation is the next significant [...]
Watching the latest school shooting news, I was paralyzed by grief and sadness. I was bulldozed with disbelief. “Again?” I thought, “How many?” I wondered. Far away [...]
Why being yourself is better for all of your relationships. Whether you realize it or not, our ancestors and families shape a large part of who we become. You wouldn’t be here right now [...]
My Latest Podcast Interview: How To Strengthen Your Relationships in Life Transitions We talk about life transitions and family as a system in the discussion. How does a significant change [...]
