How to Learn Emotional Self-Control and Healthy Communication
There’s a simple mantra out there that can really help with self-control. Especially emotional self-control. It’s, “Respond not react.” Sounds easy, right? It’s not....
Understanding And Overcoming Procrastination
“Hey, did you get that paper done?” “No, I didn’t finish yet…” “Did you remember to call the doctor?” “Yeah, but I couldn’t find the...
A Surprising Way To Help Your New Years Resolution Stick
It’s the time of year when people are talking about New Year’s resolutions. We search with renewed energy for the determination to change behaviors that make us unhappy. And maybe you are...
Celebrating Life. A Post About Grief And Gratitude
This is a special weekend for me. I’m headed to my hometown to be with my brothers and their wives. It’s the day, a decade ago, when my mother died, and then my father a week later....
If “Having It All Together” Is Intimidating, Think Again. Maybe It’s About Risk.
You hear it all the time. “She’s got it all together.” “I don’t know how he pulls everything off that he does. His life is awesome.” “I could never handle...
045 SelfWork: Self-Compassion. What It Is And Why It’s Vital
Dr. Margaret received a fascinating question from a listener recently. “How do I learn to feel my feelings, when I’ve been suppressing them for years?” The key is self-compassion,...
039 SelfWork: The Unique Basic Needs Of Women And Men
There’s tremendous controversy about whether or not gender differences occur as a result of cultural influence or are they innate. What’s important for this podcast isn’t how...
5 Strategies to Deal With Empty Nest
As a therapist, I try to focus not just on concepts, but on tangibles to help people make concrete changes in their lives, no matter what issues they are facing.
This goes for facing an empty nest as well. There are very specific things you can do to help yourself get on with life after empty nest.
How To Let Go of Your Kids
By now, I have ridden many waves of transition from hands-on mom to empty nest mom, or NestAche mom, as I prefer to call it. From, “Mom, will you take us to the pool?” to, “Mom, I’m not going to be here for dinner, but can some guys come over later?” to, “Mom, you know I’m not coming home spring break. Right?” The last was asked with a tender, somewhat tenuous smile as he put his arm around m
Emotionally Preparing for an Empty Coop
I wish I had a nickel for every time someone had warned me against the dreaded “empty nest” during my son’s last in high school. Was I prepared? How were my husband and I going to manage, especially given that we had only been blessed with one of the little bundles?
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