Blankie and Grief

My daughter Grace lost “Blankie.”  It was my blanket that I had as a little girl that I saved and gave to her when she was born.  The one she has to take on every trip and sleep with every night tucked under its silky ivory, low on fluff with tattered edges from all its […]

On “Letting it Be” : Managing Feelings for Former Partners

“It’s not a matter of letting go- you would if you could. Instead of “Let it go” we should probably say “Let it be.” Jon Kabat-Zinn If only we could just “let it go.” If only we could control our feelings in a such a manner that we could ask them to disappear. How wonderful […]

Post Divorce Counseling

No one enters a relationship thinking they are going to get divorced or separated. Unfortunately, divorce does occur and can be earth shattering for all involved. As a therapist, I believe that most conflicts can be worked out, whether you are married or divorced. During times of stress it is important to find good healthy […]