When you're feeling depressed, it’s common to get stuck in repetitive thought patterns that are discouraging and hard to shake. These thoughts can show up quietly in the background or feel loud and overwhelming. Over time, they may start to influence how you see yourself, your relationships, and your future. You might notice your mind drifting toward self-blame, worst-case scenarios, or the belief that things will never get better.

Conflict is a natural part of any marriage, but when one partner consistently avoids arguments, it can create an emotional imbalance.

Color Walks can be a great introduction into a mindfulness practice!

Anxiety is a natural part of life, but for many, it can be overwhelming at times.

Ready to change? This is what I will offer you, consistently and with tenacity, to facilitate change as you so choose. I hold the stance...

Gratitude is more than just an emotion; it is the act of consciously acknowledging the positive aspects of life — big and small.

I think being a self has to do with radically owning your own footprint in the world. It’s being responsible for your own words and actions.

Sometimes we know that things need to be different. Sometimes we have tried to change before and haven’t had the success we’ve hoped for....

One of the unique things about Bowen family systems theory is how it conceptualizes self. Murray Bowen, who developed the theory, termed...

Photo shared from Flikr We live in Austin. At least in the greater Austin area. It seems like the word “organic” is everywhere these...

I think it’s fair to say there’s some free-floating anxiety running through the veins of society right now. Though it seems to somewhat...

I think the process of working towards a solid self is really a mystery. (See last’s months post for the first part of this...

What is the state of your marriage? Are you bringing the healthiest version of yourself to your marriage?

One month into the new year, with memories from the holidays still fresh (and another relationship-related holiday coming up), the topic...

Last month I introduced the metaphor of viewing family systems as a tapestry, full of tangles and needing grace.  Now I would like to...

Unlike parenting our own children, none of us look forward to the day that we have to begin to make decisions for our parents.  It can be...