Rules of a Breakup

Holidays are over. Valentine’s Day is over. Spring is near. Relationship breakups happen all throughout the year and sometimes they occur more often after holidays or around holidays because these are stressful times. Experienced a break up? I certainly have over the years and this is what I discovered. I will share in hopes thatContinue reading “Rules of a Breakup”

Bullying – Proaction can Prevent Teen Suicides

Do not wait for any school to address the issue of bullying. Please, please, please……if your child or someone you know is being bullied at school, tell the school counselor and principal but it is a MUST that the ones being bullied get into therapy ASAP so they learn how to cope with bullies asContinue reading “Bullying – Proaction can Prevent Teen Suicides”

It’s the Little Things that Make All of the Difference

I was sitting at Sonic near my house which I occasionally do to get my SONIC ‘fix’ and just sit and think and process my day, upcoming day or life in general. In this case I had come from a job interview and now would be heading to work soon to work another 4-12 shiftContinue reading “It’s the Little Things that Make All of the Difference”

Monday Motivation

I am thankful that I have taken the time to embark on an education that has provided me the knowledge to be more accepting of all people, their culture and values. I have looked at myself through a different lens to be able to understand who I am, where I have been and where IContinue reading “Monday Motivation”

You Matter!!

Absolutely!! We DO have to get comfortable with the uncomfortable topic of suicide. Don’t wait until your child or your loved one or your best friend is gone and you’re left asking yourself “Why didn’t I see the signs? I had no idea the person was hurting so bad. I wish I had known. IContinue reading “You Matter!!”

Five Families

I am a huge basketball fan. MFFL to be exact. That is a Dallas Mavericks Fan for Life to those who are not basketball fans. 🏀🏀 😉 I was watching the Lakers play the Trailblazers last Friday and it was the first game for the Lakers since the tragic helicopter crash. There was a niceContinue reading “Five Families”

TMZ Has NO Class

To want to be the FIRST news media to reveal the death of anybody is just WRONG especially when families have not been notified. Celebrities are people too and even though society puts them on a pedestal they are real human beings and they have families. I would not want to be a celebrity ifContinue reading “TMZ Has NO Class”

Self Compassion – A Missing Piece of Wellness

How many of us are self critical? I am not talking about healthy self criticism. I hear it everyday. “I am not good enough.” “I am not smart.” “I will never succeed.” “No one likes me.” “I am not happy with things I have done in the past.” “I am a failure.” So as DrContinue reading “Self Compassion – A Missing Piece of Wellness”

Monday Motivation – Grief

I attended the mass of a friend this past Friday. It was an unanticipated death and she was only 69. She always had a smile on her face and she truly lived life to the fullest. I followed her travels through Facebook. She would travel to Florida to Disney World with her kids and grandkidsContinue reading “Monday Motivation – Grief”

Addiction – To Use or Not to Use

Addiction is a monster. We cannot discount the genetic component, however, environment plays a major role. I believe the bigger picture is asking what is the driving force to using any of these substances/medications. If it is unhealthy coping skills there are other ways to manage stress, anxiety and even pain. We are always searchingContinue reading “Addiction – To Use or Not to Use”