Hello All! [vc_separator type='transparent' position='center' color='' thickness='' up='' down='']I was recently reminded of the importance of being a part of what I’ll call the “meaning making” process both personally and interpersonally. [vc_separator type='transparent' position='center' color='' thickness='' up='' down='']We are designed to make and assign meaning to everything...

Hello All [vc_separator type='transparent' position='center' color='' thickness='' up='' down=''] I’ve recently been reminded, on personal level, how precious and fragile life is. A few weeks ago I found out that a young man I had worked off-an-on with for years was killed in an accident. It was...

Hello All! [vc_separator type='transparent' position='center' color='' thickness='' up='' down=''] Lately I’ve been sitting with some deeply challenging and activating experiences, one in particular that really hijacked my system. It began with multiple exchanges that occurred between me and other family members including my wife and mother. [vc_separator type='transparent'...

Hello All! [vc_separator type='transparent' position='center' color='' thickness='' up='' down=''] The other night as I was drifting off to sleep, I was jolted awake by a deep sense of sadness over the prospect of losing my mother. It came to me, all-of-a-sudden, as if my mental and physical...

Hello All! [vc_separator type='transparent' position='center' color='' thickness='' up='' down=''] I recently had a painful experience happen over social media for the first time ever. It reminded me of two very important things…the power of shame and stronger power of empathy. [vc_separator type='transparent' position='center' color='' thickness='' up='' down=''] I rarely...

Hello, and welcome to the first installment of my newsletter! [vc_separator type='transparent' position='center' color='' thickness='' up='' down=''] Each month I will be sharing my tips for living your life in the deepest, fullest way, to help you create your version of happiness and satisfaction.  It will also...

Somatic Experiencing® (SE) is a body-based trauma and stress therapy created by Dr. Peter Levine, a long time expert in the field of traumatology.  The primary function of the SE approach is to release traumatic shock, a condition that can result from developmental or event-centered...

Nonviolent, or Compassionate, Communication (NVC) was created by Marshall Rosenberg for the purpose of helping people connect to themselves and to others.  NVC operates under the assumption that humans are fundamentally compassionate, and that this natural desire to contribute to life is one of our...