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…

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,…

Welcome back. This is the 5th article in a series about teen feelings. Today, we look at the more subtle reasons why it is important to listen to your teen, and 6 tips for doing so. 1. I cannot stress enough the importance of taking the time to listen to your teen when they seek…

QUESTION: “There are so many stories floating around about this person or that; how do you teach children to stay out of the drama that arises from gossip?” This is an issue of integrity (i.e., wholeness and honesty). Integrity is about honoring your truth, despite challenges that arise in doing so. This is a difficult…

I went to La Grange, Texas Saturday to celebrate my birthday, to stay at one of my favorite places, and to go see one of my favorite musicians at one of my favorite listening rooms: Me and my sweetie stayed overnight at Brendan Manor Bed and Breakfast to see Erika Luckett at the Bugle Boy…….

Change is in the air! The spring rains in Texas have set the trees to leafing out, the grasses to growing, and the wildlife to thriving! Butterflies are fluttering around, newly winged. Male birds are showing their bright and beautiful mating colors. Creeks and rivers are beginning to awaken with life and activity… Change is…