Caring Matters
Holding Space in therapeutic terms means being totally present for someone. Accepting their faults, issues, and struggles. Not having expectations, not judging or criticizing. In this climate of total acceptance, healing happens. Holding space is [Read More]
Even though I have been a lapsed Catholic for a long time, the sexual abuse of children by priests feels like a personal affront. I am appalled and ashamed of the horrendous child sex abuse and cover-up [Read More]
Food has been the cause of deep wounding from which I am still recovering. I have suffered from a different kind of food trauma. But it is not uncommon. And it had nothing to do [Read More]
In today’s world, our kids need to know how to instinctively protect themselves. Whom to trust? How to remain safe? How to act in times of potential danger? Many a time instead of nurturing and [Read More]
Life is difficult, is the first line of the best-seller The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck. On reading that line Enlightenment! My soul was filled with clarity, understanding, and acceptance. The premise of [Read More]
Good memories are that little magical box we go to when we need an emotional boost. Those moments when remembered warm our hearts and tickle our souls. Memories that may seem trivial but the recollection [Read More]
Parenting is a tough, nerve-racking, back-breaking, task. You want to do the best for your child but when the kids arrive all our plans and expectations about your parenting skills just fly out of the [Read More]
Babies need to be held close and cuddled to thrive physically, mentally, and emotionally. They need the love of their primary caregiver, namely their mother. According to Professor Allan Schore, being securely attached and bonded in [Read More]
Giving gifts is an art. A gift defines a relationship. Is one cherished and valued or is one just tolerated or disliked? A meaningful gift is always remembered. Gifts Of Love As a child, I [Read More]
In today’s competitive world every parent wants their child to be geniuses. They invest in educational aids hoping to raise another Einstein. Parents push their kids to learn, perform and generally perform beyond their interests [Read More]