Shine Your Light!
Every person must know and understand, That inside of him there is a burning candle. And his candle is not the same as any other person’s candle. And there is no person that does not have a candle. And every person must know and understand That it is his responsibility to work to uncover the [...]
Are YOU Coachable?
While in the past coaching was mainly associated with the field of athletics and business, it is a relatively new phenomenon in the field of mental health and the therapeutic process and one that is catching a lot of fire and popularity. As one noted psychologist I heard speak pointed out: “individuals coming to therapy [...]
Young Adults Want Their Parents in Their Lives!
Many young adults struggle with the following dilemma: on the one hand they want their freedom and independence; on the other hand they require a lot of support from their parents and the adults in their lives while they are making this very important and oftentimes difficult life transition into adulthood. What young adults DO [...]
Building Healthy Self-Esteem in Children and Young Adults: Lessons Learned from “The Help”
This summer, I read one of the best novels I have read in a long time: “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett. The novel, a fiction based on truth, is a story about a woman wanting to write about the personal experiences of black maids who worked for white families in Jackson Mississippi in the 1960s. [...]
Why Won’t My Kids Just Listen to Me!?
Last week, almost every time I asked the kids to do something, I have been completely ignored the first, second, and sometimes, third time. As you can imagine – this was driving me absolutely crazy. “What’s going on?” I kept thinking to myself, “Why aren’t they listening to me!?” After I LOSE it – (well, [...]
Ask Jenny: “How Did You Know What You Wanted to do With Your Life?”
Dear Jenny, “How did you know what YOU wanted to do with your life?” ~Kayla, age 18 Dear Kayla, That is a GREAT question; one that many young adults struggle with; ‘What am I good at? What SHOULD I be doing with my life? I wish someone just told me what to do!’) Yes, wouldn’t [...]
