Did you really? It’s interesting to hear friends who’ve met with a therapist 3-4 times (sometimes even less) make this statement regarding situations it’s taken years to create.  If you’re considering or are new to therapy, understand it is a process of unveiling, implementation, reinforcement, and repetition; and that simply doesn’t happen in a blink of an eye. Therapists are just like any other healthcare provider. Find one who meets your needs and stick with them.  Refrain from beating oneself up if you don’t “get it” right away. Reversing habits and forming a new one requires time.  Remember you’re worth it. Whatever your “it” is, it’s worth it. Otherwise, you…

If I had to raise all over again, I’d build self-esteem first, and the house later. I’d finger-paint more, and point the finger less. I would do less correcting and more connecting. I’d take my eyes off my watch, and watch with my eyes. I’d stop playing serious, and seriously play. I would run through more fields and gaze at more stars. I’d do more hugging and less tugging. This Diane Loomans quote has been on our refrigerator since I rediscovered it in a box containing a few parenting materials I used to use when I facilitated weekly classes for The Council over a decade ago.  But my passion for…