When Scarcity Is Driving

When Scarcity Is Driving

Brené Brown stated “the opposite of scarcity is enough or what I call wholeheartedness…vulnerability and worthiness: facing uncertainty, exposure, and emotional risks and knowing that I am enough.”   Just sit with that for a moment.  That’s a pretty tall order...
I Don’t Need Anyone

I Don’t Need Anyone

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where the little voice in your head screams “I don’t need anyone” or “I can go it alone?”  It’s actually a pretty common belief system for people who are high achievers.  Why is that?  High achievers develop this behavior...
Grieving Lost Expectations

Grieving Lost Expectations

In my 20 years as a clinician I’ve been on the front line to many losses of loved ones.  I’ve stood at the bedside as ventilators were turned off, comforted grieving children, partners, spouses, parents, siblings and friends as they watched their loved ones slowly...
When You Feel Like You Don’t Belong

When You Feel Like You Don’t Belong

Today I’m writing about not only a theme that I have been seeing in my practice, but also something I have personally struggled with at times.  Sometimes the desire to be authentic feels like it’s in direct conflict with your authenticity.  Many of us have encountered...