Archive for May, 2010

I got an important question from a concerned friend today. In my own words, the question was  essentially “What holistic options are available for dealing with feelings of guilt and self-blame?” In this situation, a parent discovered that her daughter had been sexually abused by a female babysitter years ago. The daughter just revealed this…

We are well on our way into Summer.  Here in Central Texas, we’ve already had some daily high temperatures reaching into the upper 90s! That’s why I’m extra thankful for the cooler nights that have returned, accompanied by breezy, cloudy days in the 80s. That just feels “right” for this time of year… As we…

In this 6th and final article of the Teen Feelings series, I share 7 guidelines for how to listen to and coach your teen through some problem solving steps: 1. First, find a private place to chat with them. Pause what you’re doing and give them your full attention. This means eye contact, no distractions,…