by Nicole Ray | Jan 27, 2026 | General
As we step into a new year, many of us pause to reflect and set intentions for what lies ahead. But what do New Year’s resolutions really mean—and how can we make them work for us in a way that feels natural and sustainable? A Brief History of New Year’s Resolutions...
by Larry Marshall | Dec 23, 2025 | General
The story so far… In parts I, II, and III we learned self-worth is a critical human resource we often confuse with what is known as “conditional acceptance.” It is a provisional approval requiring us to earn our worthiness moment by moment, day by day. This fragile...
by Kristen Neal | Dec 23, 2025 | General
Most therapists enter this profession for one simple reason: we care deeply about people. While our effectiveness and approaches may vary, the underlying motivation is remarkably consistent across the field. We strive to create a collaborative and consultative...
by Desirae Martinez | Dec 23, 2025 | General
As the calendar winds down, something subtle begins to happen inside many of us. Even if nothing in our external world dramatically changes, our internal world shifts. December arrives with a bundle of emotions, expectations, deadlines, memories, and cultural messages...
by Denise Fattic | Dec 23, 2025 | General
At the risk of sounding like a Grinch, I often feel as though November 25th through January 2nd are the most challenging days of the year to survive. The days are shorter and colder, the stores and roads are crowded, the same five holiday songs play on repeat, and the...
by Kristen Neal | Nov 23, 2025 | General
Last Friday night sitting around a large, round deck table at our marina, a boat captain turned to me and asked, “How do you do it?” I said, “Do what?” “After living aboard your vessel, how do you counsel people?” he asked. We are still new at this life, but I knew...