A wise mentor once told me “People come to therapy when they have an unsolvable problem that must be solved.” Can you relate to this dilemma? At one time or another in our lives, we all struggle with something that causes us difficulty or suffering and that does not yield itself to being solved, at… Continue reading The Quiet Power of Acceptance
Tag: Psychology
Women and Wellness: Your Beauty and Worth Cannot be Measured
Summer time. A time for slowing down a bit, relaxing a bit, enjoying the pool or beach… Did your anxiety jump a bit at the thought of being seen in a swim suit? If so, you’re not alone. While body image concerns plague both men and women, a whopping 80% of women are dissatisfied with… Continue reading Women and Wellness: Your Beauty and Worth Cannot be Measured
Women and Wellness: Developing Self-Compassion
What comes to mind when you think of this word: Compassion? How about this one: Self-compassion? If you’re like most women, you have a different emotional response to each word with a distinctly more negative response to the second. Perhaps we mistakenly equate self-compassion with selfishness, a trait strictly forbidden to women. Most of us… Continue reading Women and Wellness: Developing Self-Compassion