Like what you read? Share this post on social media.My daughter was crying when I picked her up from school. She was so upset that she could barely speak, sputtering out the details of what happened between sobs. She’d clearly…

Like what you read? Share this post on social media.My daughter was crying when I picked her up from school. She was so upset that she could barely speak, sputtering out the details of what happened between sobs. She’d clearly…
Like what you read? Share this post on social media.I’ve never forgotten a story that was read to my class when I was a kid. The story was called “The Warm Fuzzy” story. In “The Warm Fuzzy” I learned that…
Like what you read? Share this post on social media.Across the circle we took surreptitious glances at each other. This was a diverse group of men and women; Caucasian, Asian, Hispanic, gay, straight, shy, extroverted. Yet, I felt especially different…
Like what you read? Share this post on social media. The other day I had a conversation with someone that I’d just met. The point of the conversation was to get to know each other. We both wanted to build…
Like what you read? Share this post on social media. A crowd was gathering outside the theater, waiting to be let in to take our seats. My friend Melissa joined the crowd with an unfamiliar man at her side. This…
Like what you read? Share this post on social media. If your letting friendships slide, try not to beat yourself up over it. Simply commit to making time to nurture friendships going forward. We all need them. In fact, friendships…
Like what you read? Share this post on social media.People often say they are “thick-skinned” as a testament to their resilience, which can certainly be a good thing. But there’s another side worth considering. In this article, written for GoodTherapy.org,…
Like what you read? Share this post on social media.On Wednesday night, I hosted my first Meetup through my new Meetup group “San Fernando Valley Personal Growth Group.” This was a lecture/discussion meetup where I led a discussion based on…
Like what you read? Share this post on social media.No one wants to be the villain. When we’ve done wrong, it’s important to learn from it and to be accountable—and that means letting go of shame and self-abuse. Read my…
Like what you read? Share this post on social media. It’s human nature to seek connection, but behavior modeled to us in childhood—mostly within our families—sometimes leaves us lacking and longing in adulthood. This article, written for GoodTherapy.org, offers ideas…