Experience transformation, connection, and rejuvenation at a 6-day Couples Retreat Those of you who know me, know how much I love to travel, and be in the world. My natural curiosity makes me eager to experience new places. You probably also know how devoted I am to my psychotherapy practice and the Hold Me Tight® […]
Autumnal Equinox, Yom Kippur, and S.A.D, time for Forgiveness and Gratitude
Today is the Jewish Holiday of Yom Kippur An important and sacred day in my tradition. It is the Day of Atonement and forgiveness. “Forgiveness is not always easy. At times, it feels more painful than the wound we suffered, to forgive the one that inflicted it. And yet, there is no peace without forgiveness.” […]
When it comes to Couple-hood, Are we all the same?
Not All Who Wander Are Lost – J. R. R. Tolkien I have not always been in relationships. There were years in my life, when I was single. At times I very much enjoyed it, taking time between relationships, to process, integrate, and get to know myself better, out of relationship. Other times, I would […]
I Always Wanted to be a Flight Attendant-and Coping with Holiday Stress
I love Halloween, it is such a beautiful time of the year, as leaves change colors, and the the skies change dramatically with the weather shifts. Here in Nevada City CA, Halloween is celebrated with lots of festivities and lots of grown-ups dress-ups.. I have always said that when the world will be ‘a perfect […]
Why do we get ANGRY so quickly?
And… what can we do about it? Does Anger get the best of you? Understanding the emotions of anger. I grew up with a father that had rage and anger. I have memories of his anger, and how scary it was for me as a little girl. Anger is scary. Most of us who were […]
What do ‘Burning Man’, ‘Psychs on Bikes’ and ‘Hold Me Tight’ ® have in common?
and why am I so compelled by both.. ? Those of you who know me, know that every year on the week leading up to Labor Day, I make a pilgrimage to the Black Rock Desert in Nevada to partake in the Burning Man festival event. Burning Man is a temporary city of 70K + […]