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
Author: Esther Vanderwal
Find It and Affirm It
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
Navigating Pandemic Stress
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
Conflict Resolution
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
Privilege
Today as I scrolled through Facebook, I paused on a friend’s post. She had posted pictures of her wedding dress as well as pictures of her mother, aunt and sister in the same dress. It was a lovely story of how the dress had been expensive, but her grandfather had bought it for her mother… Continue reading Privilege
The Silver Lining
It’s that time of year again, where our kids go back to school and summer break is over. Summer was not at all what any of us had anticipated and it almost feels as if we were robbed of something. Well, not only feels like, but we were. The happy days of cookouts with friends… Continue reading The Silver Lining
Balance and Parenting
I remember visiting my mother when I was a young mother of two. I was so busy with the children. We were trying to go shopping together with the kids in tow. As soon as we got the shopping cart ready, my daughter needed to go potty. No more had I gotten her to finally… Continue reading Balance and Parenting
A Race Without an End?
As I continue to meet with clients, I am noticing patterns in how we are all dealing with the virus. In the beginning, it seemed we were all shocked that this could happen in our lifetime. Then, some were seeing the positives of life slowing down and enjoying the time with family. I heard about… Continue reading A Race Without an End?
A Historic Time of Worldwide Grief
Photo by Stanley Morales on Pexels.com A final moment comes like a thief in the night. We do not expect it or see it coming. If we knew that certain moments would be the “last time” then we would relish and linger in them a little longer. We would allow all our senses to take… Continue reading A Historic Time of Worldwide Grief
Bittersweet
I used to hear that word and not really know what it truly meant, until I had my daughter. She was my first child. Suddenly, I could almost taste the word. Every moment of her sweet life has been a true pleasure to be a part of, but it keeps changing and that’s the part… Continue reading Bittersweet