Moving From Pain to Purpose
At some point in life, we will all be forced to overcome something that tests us to the core. Maybe you endured heartbreak, illness, bullying, betrayal, and/or grief? Healing from something that was traumatic takes time and a good personal and professional support system
3 Tips: How to Take Action On Your Anxiety
When you don't know what will happen next, do you automatically predict the worst-case scenario?
Telling The Truth: When You Don't Want To But Have To
Have you been guilty of holding back the truth from someone you care about? I can relate that it can feel impossible to be vulnerable when sharing the truth means you will hurt someone important to you.
Leaving Behind 2016
Are you trying to make sense of 2016 and where things are headed in 2017? From the terror attacks, Zika, Brexit, mass killings in Orlando, to Florida, Harambe killed at a Cincinnati Zoo, police shootings, Hurricane Matthew, Syria, Trump, and so many celebrity deaths, it's clear that truly terrifying events have really piled up this year.
Why I'm Grateful For My Anger
I'm grateful for my anger. You weren't expecting that, were you? But it's very true. Recently, I have been very grateful for my anger.
Happy New Year? Tips for Moving Forward
2016 is finally over BUT many of us don't feel relieved or in the mood to celebrate. After a very rough year, it's normal to feel like curling up in a ball and just wanting to hide. I get it. With everything going on in the world right now ....sometimes getting out of bed can even feel like too much effort.
How To Deal With Help-Rejecting Complainers
Do you have someone in your life who is constantly feeling sorry for him/herself yet, NOTHING is EVER their fault? I am not talking about someone who is going through a rough time and needs some extra understanding and empathy.
When Work Feels Like Groundhogs Day
Remember Phil Connors, a fictional weatherman played by Bill Murray in the movie Groundhogs Day? Phil Connors wants change in his life, yet wakes up to continually discovering that he is reliving February 2 OVER and OVER again. Welcome to Groundhogs Day!
Kindness Counts: 30 Day Challenge
Maybe you are single, maybe you are in a committed monogamous relationship, maybe you have multiple lovers, or maybe you are married. Relationships are complicated and, for so many of us, so is Valentine’s Day!
The Science Behind How Kindness Heals
If you read my previous post you will see that I am launching a #kindnesscounts movement. Below please find 4 scientistic facts on how kindness heals.
Embrace Your Imperfections
I recently walked by a store with a sign outside saying: "Flaws Make You Real." This made me wonder, if flaws make you real, then why are so many of us focused on covering up or hiding our imperfections?
Read This Before Breaking Up With A Friend
What do you do when you're friends with someone who is getting on your last nerve? Maybe they complain too much, maybe you have very different political views, maybe they are chronically late, or maybe they are full of drama.
International Women's Day #BeBoldForChange
March 8th is a global holiday celebrating women’s achievements and campaign for gender equality. I am thinking back to January 21st when I participated in the Women's March.
Broken Heart Keeping You Up At Night?
Heartbreak, it turns out, is not exclusive to lovestruck teenagers. Hearing those painful words that a person you love and want to be with, “It’s not you, it’s me” or “I hope we can still be friends,” can literally feel like you are being stabbed in the heart.
A Love Letter To Single Parents
To all of the single parents out there— I’m writing this list of truths to you like a love song, in the hopes that you sing it to yourself, as you would a lullaby to your child.
We Are in Break-up Season (and that's no joke)!
David McCandless and Lee Byron gathered information from Facebook profiles and found the most prevalent times of the year for couples to break up.
How You Can Support A Survivor: Believe Them
I am a social worker. I have been a volunteer for 12 years as a sexual assault response team advocate. I’m a business owner of a psychotherapy private practice and spend my days doing clinical work. Likewise, I’m very committed to activism and educating others about sexual abuse.
Do Affirmations Really Work?
Affirmations are positive phrases which you recite to yourself, describing how you want to be. The goal of repeating affirmations is to have the positive messages sink into your subconscious mind and combat those limiting belief systems and replace them with empowering thoughts.
Stop Over-Apologizing: Tips To Help You Quit!
The other day I was waiting on the subway platform in Brooklyn to take the F train to work, when a stranger abruptly bumped into me. The person responsible kept walking (no apology was given).
Theatre That Makes A Difference- The Ripple Effect Artists
The inspiration for the Ripple Effect Artists came from my love of theatre and own experiences as an actress living in New York City. In addition to my passion for theatre, social justice and learning have always been core values to me. I felt it was important to create shows that bring greater attention and awareness to the most pertinent social issues of our time.