Grief Messages for Enneagram Types

Grief Messages for Enneagram Types

A little wisdom can go a long way… The Enneagram is a powerful tool for self-understanding, healing, and even growth during times of change, loss & mourning. We are whoever we are in the good times, and in the bad. How we live and love is often reflected in...
Radical Acceptance

Radical Acceptance

I learned the term radical acceptance when I was facilitating a Dialectical Behavior Therapy group with woman in early recovery from addiction.  Asking the women to fully accept the reality of their situation seemed like a terrible thing to ask of them, because it...
The Shadow Personality

The Shadow Personality

I like seeing Halloween photos appear on my Facebook or Instagram newsfeed. People look happy dressing up in costume and being playful together.  I think one reason Halloween is enjoyable is because it is a time that the Shadow is socially acceptable, appreciated, and...
Notice Your Progress

Notice Your Progress

Sometimes we want fast results. This week I woke up to a chilled bedroom.  The “Thermoblaster” gas heater in my room (I find the name hilarious) was not working. The pilot light would spark but not catch; therefore, no heat.  I called the landlord and had someone come...
Men in Counseling

Men in Counseling

Why are most men averse to seeking therapy and what can we do about it? According to SAMSA (Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration) about 14% of American men report facing a mental health challenge.  The 2014 Men’s Health Forum reveals that 4 out of 5...
Finding Meaning

Finding Meaning

One of the most uniquely human attributes is that we are meaning-making-machines. Let’s use it to our advantage. Show us the moon covering up the sun for several seconds – creating darkness in the middle of the day – and we will allocate meaning to...

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