The Thanksgiving Gratitude And Connection Activity

Thanksgiving Gratitude And Connection Activity Just a quick Thanksgiving gratitude and connection activity to use at your Thanksgiving Holiday to focus on the good and being together. Idea:Instead of just going around the table saying what you’re thankful for (which can be intimidating or shallow), this activity gently invites everyone to reflect, share, and connect […]
Thanksgiving On A Budget: Create Meaning, Not Mayhem

Thanksgiving On A Budget Does Not Have To Be A Bummer I have spent many a Thanksgiving on a budget, so I personally know everything that comes along with not wanting to (or not being able to) spend freely over the holidays. There’s shame with not being able to keep up with others, there’s self-pity […]
3 Ways To Feel Good on Thanksgiving No Matter What

If Thanksgiving freaks you out for a variety of reasons, don’t fret, you can feel good on Thanksgiving even if life is not going exactly as you want it this year. Whether you are experiencing life issues, work issues, financial issues or new to recovery, let’s reframe Thanksgiving from a time where too much money […]
Tips For Dog Owners In Recovery

Dog Owners In Recovery May Need Guidance Dog owners like me need education on how to be the best dog parent ever. Years ago I was a ghostwriter for a dog trainer and learned many tricks of the dog trade that have come in handy over the years as a long-time dog owner. The reason […]
Mother Daughter Trauma Quiz: Are You Repeating the Past in Your Relationships

Mother Daughter Trauma Quiz: Are You Repeating the Past in Your Relationships Are you ready for the mother daughter trauma quiz? Not sure? Here’s the question – are your adult relationships troubled in different ways? Did you have a difficult or toxic mom? It could be that unhealed issues from mom and childhood are STILL […]
5 Tips To Cope With Scary News

Managing Scary News If You’re An Empath If it feels to you as if the scary news overwhelming, it may hurt to wake up in the morning. What can you do; how can you stay optimistic? How to drown out the mean and nasty? What can you do about your feelings grief when so many […]