How to cultivate authentic connection by honoring yourself People often talk about the benefit of boundaries, without mention to how hard it is to stand your ground when others disagree, are disappointed or get defensive when you do. This blog post will explain some of the common reasons we all…

By: Michell Stanley, LICSW, ACC, RYT Anger can be both a useful and harmful emotion. In some cases, we are angry because of specific situations like being stuck in highway traffic; however in other occasions anger may hide an underlying desire which is the opposite of what you express. While…

By: Sonja Favaloro, Mindfulness-Based Therapist in Training, Certified Psychosynthesis Life Coach It’s normal to feel alone when you are caught in a web of negative feelings and thoughts. Loneliness is commonly exacerbated when you feel or think that you are the only one who is experiencing it. Self-compassion is a…

Balancing Patience & Perseverence By: Michell Stanley, LICSW, ACC, RYT If it’s not obvious why finding flow is the best solution for FOMO, I am going to break it down: The Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) is the anxiety-filled perception that something more exciting or interesting may currently be (or…

By Afa Alizada, Holistic Counselor, M.A. Uncertainty in life is inevitable. When you find yourself sitting on the fence, unsure which way to go, making pros and cons lists will only get you so far. …

By Sonja Favaloro, Holistic Counselor Mindfulness is quite a buzz word these days. Everyone from yogis to corporate leaders to school children are doing it. The benefits include: feelings of peace, connecting with your body, and being more present. These all sound like some appealing results! But you may still…

How to Go from Resentment to Reciprocity Relationships By: Michell Stanley, LICSW, ACC, RYT All healthy relationships come with responsibility. Interestingly, most people feel unfairly burdened when it comes to their most intimate relationships. Whether it’s integrity, consistency or reliability most of us fall short of meeting expectations. You might think that flakiness is a flaw…

By: Michell Stanley, LICSW, ACC, RYT Is there really such a thing as an irreconcilable difference in relationship? Personality differences are inevitable in a relationship because you’re never going to be in a relationship with someone who is exactly like you. One of the reasons why navigating differences can be…

How to Fight for a Win-Win Relationship By: Michell Stanley, LICSW, ACC, RYT Intimate relationships require a set of skills that you just don’t have to learn or use in any other relationship. You might pride yourself in being: a great listener, advice-giver and support for your friends and loved…