Question: I’m preparing to leave an emotionally abusive marriage from a narcissist, and I’m scared.…
Resilience 101
The Hierarchy of Resilience
When I very first began studying resilience, there was an immediate (and irritating) takeaway. You…
Rediscovering Your Pain Resilience
Pain can become so intolerable that any of us could fall into a potentially…
The Opportunity in Failed Resolutions
Resolutions rarely go as planned. Great! Perfection is boring, blunders show us where we are, and…
Therapist Q&A: How can I cope with space during conflict?
Question: I feel anxious during conflict in relationships and pursue resolution like a dog with…
Inside My 10-Step Annual Review Process
It’s that time of year…the annual review. When some of us grab up multiple years…
What’s your attachment style?
Do you know and understand your attachment style? What about your (current or ideal future)…
Facing our fear of death
In honor of Día de Muertos, an invitation to confront the fear of our own death.…
PTSD, Emotional Cages & Learned Helplessness
Trauma is virtually inevitable. It’s enormously helpful to understand how tragedy, loss or victimization imprints…
TEDx Behind the Scenes as a Speaker
Last Saturday, I experienced virtually every emotion over the longest 24 hours ever. I’m an…