“I wish I would have known about this kind of help sooner.” – many clients That statement breaks my heart. Medical exploration is the first approach to infertility in most cases. There is so much struggle within this process… coping with the unknown, hormonal changes with treatment, internal conflicts with …
I waited A LONG TIME to be a mom. I get a number of requests to help in their school and activities. From fundraisers to class parties to music concerts to mystery readers, there are so many opportunities to say “yes” or to eventually burn out with all the help …
We are deep into the holiday season! It’s never too late to remind ourselves of how we can make it through with some ease. In the Holiday Survival online program, 6 steps are outlined to manage ANY holiday or special occasion. Understand your holiday hurts – We all have memories …
As a hospice, you may be at that point of saying… Hmmm, I think I’m ready to try to stream a message. What does that really mean? There are some things that you can consider as you make this move. Let’s move beyond “Is the mic on?” These days you …
That unique touch of hospice is missing right now. Hospice response is so needed at this time. What can a hospice do when our greatest asset – our touch – is taken away through social distancing? We can engage, connect and ignite the senses through the use of technology… I’ve …
One of my professional strengths is that I am able to take in an organization for all that is great about it. After some time, I begin to question the status quo for those things that may be apparently missing a mark… I have an eye for this. I …
I never considered Halloween the kickoff to the fall/winter holidays… until I did. Let me explain. It was Fall 2008. I was completing my counseling and art therapy internship and grieving my own unsuccessful fertility treatment. It hit me like a ton of bricks that there was something more than …
Positivity through Fertility Treatment – Tough yet Possible! Maintaining positivity is tough enough… imagine while going through fertility treatment. Research does look at the impact of outlook and the differences between optimistic or pessimistic mindsets toward fertility treatment. Just in 2012, “FERTILITY TREATMENT RESPONSE: IS IT BETTER TO BE MORE OPTIMISTIC …
Today we talk about the tough parts of navigating the social aspects of living in a fertile world. This can be so difficult. We do have choices as to how we want to share or remain private, respond to questions and comments, and ultimately how we hold onto the hurts. …
I actually started using the tenants of Kind Limits when I was working in the corporate world. Over the years, I heard time and time again from clients they struggled with the idea of “boundaries” or the people in their lives not responding to them or even begin down-right disrespectful. …