“Go in the direction of where your peace is coming from.” ― C. JoyBell C.
Today I would like to write about trauma, specifically rape and abuse and how it affects people. I was watching a Netflix show, “Longmire,” and they depicted a young Native American woman who had been raped. In her tribal community, they held a sweat for her. If you are not familiar with this, it’s a… Continue reading Trauma
By Esther Vanderwal and Mitzie Beavert Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive.Sir Walter Scott, 1808 I have worked with parents who find their children deceiving them and with their children. Lying, is a developmental milestone for children but it still catches parents off guard. In fact, they begin… Continue reading Tangled Webs
I thought I would write about transitions today as there are so many changes happening for all of us lately. I visualize life as a path that we are walking. I picture myself walking with a backpack of life on my back. It’s the same worn-out path that we know and somehow, it’s familiarity and… Continue reading Transitions
Last night, one of my teacher friends was discussing how she had four students who recently were really acting out. She mentioned that the teachers reminded them that as teachers, they had been doing a lot for these boys and yet, they were acting out. That got me thinking about children who have not been… Continue reading Trust versus Mistrust
I remember when my son was a tiny baby, and my friends and I would talk about what year he and their children would graduate from high school. That time seemed so far away, and we laughed at the thought of it. Now, we are here. The time has come for them to graduate. Recently,… Continue reading New Chapters
I have been thinking about how life often presents us with doors that we can either walk through or ignore. I try to view life as a series of doors that we go by and try the knob. We try to turn the knob and if it gives us some resistance, perhaps that was not… Continue reading Doors
Recently I have been reading the book, “The Power of Vulnerability” by Brenee Brown. It’s a wonderful book if you are looking for something to read. What I was focused on was her definition of shame and guilt and how the two were indicators of how someone would handle difficult life events. She shared that… Continue reading Shame Versus Guilt
As most of you know, I like to walk and use my audible device to listen to my books. I am a multi-tasker at heart and try to get things done throughout my day as efficiently as possible. I am an avid reader and most of the books that I read are to further improve… Continue reading Find It and Affirm It
By Katie Tippett The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted a lot of new stressors, as well as emphasized current stressors in our daily lives. Sometimes worry and anxiety can consume us, especially when there are so many variables out of our control. These uncertainties can become uncomfortable and overwhelming. Let’s focus on some ways in which… Continue reading Navigating Pandemic Stress
by Jordan Atwell Photo by Alex Green on Pexels.com Being in a conflict with someone can be a never-ending cycle and can truly drain you. It might consume your whole day and you may feel as if it will never be resolved. It may also harm your self-esteem due to you putting the blame on… Continue reading Conflict Resolution