The term “daddy issues” is one usually reserved for women, thrown about to describe women with unhealthy attachment issues. And while a father’s role in a girl’s life is important, with women’s self-esteem and self-confidence being directly related to their relationship with their fathers, a boy’s relationship to his father is just as important and […]
Many of us lead lives marked by constant urgency. We rush to meet deadlines and expectations, making split-second decisions as opportunities flash by. Amid this whirlwind, our thoughts, perhaps the only things we consider truly our own, bear the weight of our attention, even as we remain tethered to the external world. In this world, […]
Expectation, the strong belief that something will happen, is one of the greatest influences of our lives. Expectations set the stage for our experiences, shaping our reality by influencing not only what we see, but how we see it. They guide our emotions and behaviors, while influencing our overall well-being as they can be a […]
Accountability is a vital part of personal growth. It means taking responsibility for our actions, admitting our mistakes, and working towards finding solutions and making amends for them. However, becoming accountable can be challenging, leaving us feeling attacked, with our character or intentions called into question. Yet, understanding and navigating the complexities of accountability is […]
Life can be hard. We all struggle with challenges, challenges that leave us feeling powerless, as though we have no control or autonomy to influence the world around us, or even to change our circumstances. This leaves us feeling helpless, negatively impacting our mental health and our ability to thrive. Feeling disempowered is often due […]
In recent years, the landscape of psychotherapy has undergone a significant transformation, as therapy has moved online allowing teletherapy to emerge as a new normal. This shift towards digital mental health services, accelerated by the global COVID-19 pandemic, has not only made therapy more accessible but has also broadened the scope of therapeutic practices and […]
Family forms the bedrock of our social support system, offering love, understanding, and security. Yet, not all familial relationships conform to this idealized image. When relationships break down, family estrangement, a voluntary distancing between family members, occurs. This poses a profound challenge to the conventional understanding of familial bonds. At its core, family estrangement involves […]
In our day-to-day routines we often get caught up in the cycle of desires, comparisons, and grievances, often overlooking the abundance that surrounds us. Focusing on what we lack, rather than what we have leaves us feeling vulnerable and stressed, and caught up in a scarcity mentality where we feel as though we never have […]
Caregiving is a profound testament to our capacity for love and dedication, and yet, in the heart of every caregiver lies a silent query, echoing in the moments stolen away from the ceaseless demands of care: How do we sustain ourselves while we are so deeply entrenched in the service of others? Our dedication often […]
Many years ago, I attended a ladies’ luncheon with a diverse group of women of all ages. The server had taken our orders and as she stepped away every woman over the age of 50 protested as their orders were not taken. They had been completely overlooked. This dynamic is one that many women experience, […]