Eternal Sunshine of the Sensitive Mind: The Highly Sensitive Person Survival Guide

highly sensitive personOver the years I have learned that there are always going to be people that are not going to be your fans, and there is not a lot you can do but smile….

and move along.

But it got me thinking about the Continue reading

All-encompassing Compassion Means All Beings Are Included

Being IncludedBy Lisa Dale Miller, LMFT

The subject I am about to discuss may be controversial, but I have been sitting with this for almost a week working it through in my own mind and heart.

It had been nine days since the Newtown tragedy and I was fixing myself some dinner, listening to the evening news on NPR. Continue reading

The New You: Top 10 Strategies for 2013 New Year’s Resolutions

popping champagne at new year firework 2013

Despite the ups and downs, despite a doomsday prediction, you’ve made it! You have survived 2012!

This is the time for a fresh start and a new you!

I have narrowed down a few tips to help you with your New Year’s resolutions: Continue reading

From the Ashes: Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse

The author of this article would like to be known by her first name, Susan.  It’s her story of hope, survival and recovery from narcissistic abuse.

My attraction to him was intense. I am sure there was family history on both of our sides that we were playing out. Trying to put the pieces together and make a form of wholeness from both of our parents shattered pasts. Whatever the reason was for meeting Jarlen, our relationship was one of the greatest blessings in my life.

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When Letting Go Hurts Too Much: 13 Ways to Let Go of the Pain

Nothing prepares you for the anguish of having to let go.

If you are struggling with the pain of a broken heart, or if you are still grieving the loss of a loved one and can’t let go, please read on.  The following tips may help you get back on your feet:

Embrace your feelings. A common myth is that “If you ignore the pain, it will go away”. The pain is like the monster in the closet, waiting for the moment to strike when you least expect it, and ignoring it will make it worse. Continue reading

In the Eye of the Storm: 9 Easy Tips to Help You Overcome Stress in the Workplace

Layoffs.

Workforce readjustment.

Budget cuts.

Downsizing.

We hear these infamous words repeated every day in the news and at work. Continue reading