The topic of gratitude has been on the forefront for some time now, fueled by research that’s demonstrated it’s power to not only improve happiness levels but strengthen social ties, boost self esteem...
Category - Emotional Health
Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT
Making a Mindfulness Practice Stick
I’ve been practicing mindfulness meditation off and on for over five years. The operative words here are “off and on.” Though I do generally live my life with far more attention and attunement to the...
Male Childhood Abuse, Mother Wounds and Healing
Rick Belden is a trauma survivor with physical, sexual and emotional wounds sustained at the hands of his own family as a young boy, leaving psychological lacerations into adulthood. Through his own work and growth via...
Family of Origin Work: Is it Time to Start Digging?
Being a therapist in private practice working with individuals and couples, I see a vast array of issues that people bring. It’s understandable that many hope to solve the problems as soon as possible...
Happiness: Questions to Ask Yourself…and a Caveat
Happiness is a popular topic these days. We now know that much of your happiness is in your control (40% says Sonja Luyubomirsky, PhD) which empowers you to make real changes impacting your emotional and relationship...
Disempower Your Shame
Shame is sneaky. It lurks in the shadows. Shame is secretive and powerful in it’s ability to impact the way you feel about yourself at the very core. It creeps into your sense of self and can negatively impact...
A Cheat Sheet for Happiness
If you asked any person on the street whether they would like to be happy, it’s safe to bet that the vast majority would say yes. If you asked any person on the street IF they were happy, this is where things...
Mitigate the Stress Response with a Hand on Your Heart
Linda Graham, MFT and author of Bouncing Back: Rewiring Your Brain for Maximum Resilience and Well-Being, shares a highly effective stress relieving exercise that encourages the release of oxytocin, the brain’s...
Linda Graham, MFT
Your Inner Kid: Fun Ways to Practice Playful Mindfulness this Summer
Most kids have it down when it comes to being in the moment. They live for the now and get fully absorbed in their activities. Without the burden of responsibilities they master the art of play, wonderment and mindful...
22 Ways Happy People Get Their Groove On
What are happy people up to? What do they do that others don’t? Happiness is not a “one size fits all” but there are a number of things you can work into your life to increase positive emotions and...
