A Child’s Boundaries
Posted: November 3, 2023
We all learn by example at some level. Sometimes, what we learn from an example may not be what was intended. In order for children to learn respect, they must be shown respect.
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Be strong enough to ask for help
Posted: October 24, 2023
Moving forward sometimes only requires just strength enough to ask. Warmline San Joaquin County: (209) 468-3585 or 1(888) 468-9370 Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime. Call 988 when in crisis National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK
Giving Apologies That Work – 4 Steps
Posted: January 30, 2022
When we were children, many of us had the experience of having to apologize for something. This usually meant saying, “I’m sorry,” and then promising not to do it again. So, as an adult, have you ever wondered why that doesn’t seem to work, whether...
Why Is Love Hurting Me So Much?
Posted: July 28, 2021
Am I Crazy? Recently, a friend alerted me to “ National Love is Kind Day ” which happens in July. It is a day to celebrate independence from domestic abuse (DA). This prompted me to think about DA and its many forms. Within the DA...
Change – Making it Better
Posted: March 22, 2021
Our lives are like a stone thrown into a lake. We create ripples that change everything around us. How can we act in a way that will create positive results around us and in us? Talk about what’s going on to relieve stress. Going into...
The Power of Being “Too Sensitive”
Posted: March 16, 2021
Perhaps you grew up being called a “cry-baby” or perhaps you have a child who insists you cut the tags out of all his shirts. You may have heard people say, “You’re too sensitive.” Maybe someone has commented, “Cutting out tags? Why do you put...