The holidays are in full swing and emotions can run hot when families get together. But what happens when you get upset and emotions take over? It’s usually not positive! Maybe your boss yelled at you, or your husband said something upsetting. Whatever the cause, emotions override your capacity to think. When this happens, you…

Every year around this time, I am asked by media to talk about how difficult it is to be with family. Getting together over the holidays with family members who don’t get along most of the year can be stressful and create family drama. But perhaps, rather than pulling out the stops to finally confront…

Every year, I receive questions about Halloween regarding faith and the spiritual nature of the holiday. I am reposting part of this blog from last year as I believe it is balanced. After researching the roots of Halloween, I am not a fan, but I never have been. I allowed my children to dress up…

  Have you ever heard the saying, forgive and love generously? It’s a great sentiment, but when it comes to betrayal, it’s not so easy to do. However, choosing to forgive is key to healing when betrayal is in the picture. You may not feel like forgiving someone who has betrayed you. In the natural,…

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