Three Views on Gratitude
Emily Post, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade & the Apostle Paul Say “thank you”. “Get what you get and don’t …
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Matrescence
The Transition Period to Becoming a Mother Did you know that there is an anthropological term that defines the transition …
Parenting in Today’s World
Can I just be real for a minute? Parenting today is HARD! I know that I feel it parenting middle …
Internal Family Systems Therapy, Part 2
Part 1 of this article series discussed the difference between being parts-led vs self-led. We will now learn more about …
The Shape of Our Identity
Why Our Family of Origin Matters Family dynamics are complex, shaped not only by individual personalities but also by the …
Take Up the Cross
In a recent episode of The Chosen, a television series created, co-written, and directed by Dallas Jenkins, I watched the …
Katharine LeCraw ~ About Me
Adjusting to the humidity, knowing every tea I order will be sweet, and seeing chicken and waffles reunited on a …
Codependency, Part 3b
How do you war with your imperfections? In this next installment on Codependency, we focus on the relationship we have …
Parenting While Highly Sensitive
It’s hard to pinpoint, but you feel it in your bones. You watch other parents, and it seems so effortless. …
The Power of a Label
Our brains love labels. A label simplifies, organizes, and help us feel like we understand. It is satisfying to put …
Living after the Launch
Navigating Life after your Child Goes to College Until last Saturday, I would have told you I knew what to …
Lessons Learned from Researching Resilience
Part 1: There is No Resilience Without Struggle The phrase “bouncing back” is regularly used to conceptualize resilience. However, resilience …
A Life Transition
It’s the beginning of the school year for many people or families. This time of year can trigger all sorts …
Fear of Fear
In his first inaugural address of 1933, Franklin D. Roosevelt asserted the following about fear: “… the only thing we …
Helping Your Adolescent (and Yourself) Survive & Thrive the Individuation Process
My firstborn just turned 11 and is entering middle school in a few weeks. I’m still confused about how we …
Resentment & Grudges
Their Differences and How to Manage Them “When you own something and really square up to your culpability, I do …
A Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words
Family Fun and Missed Expectations Summertime often includes family beach vacations, road trips, and family reunions. They can be the …
A 3rd Place: Moving Toward Belonging Post-Covid
Before 2020, one of the things I enjoyed the most was meeting up with friends at a fast food spot …
Weathering
If you’re my client, you know I live and work aboard a boat. I moved from my suburban home in …
Finding Mental Resilience After an Injury
After suffering an injury recently, I found myself facing some unwanted limitations in my daily routine. I felt challenged to …