I am free to choose!

Here we are on the threshold of a new year. If you are like me, you may be thinking about things that you want to let go of and things that you want to add to your life. I believe that I am free to choose. I let go of the belief that I can’t […]

Reliving Traumatic Experiences. . . What’s The Trigger?

When you think of a trigger, you probably think of a gun. In my business, a trigger is something that happens that sets off a chain reaction of thoughts, feelings and actions. Donna is a good example. She went to her OB/GYN for her annual exam. She started getting anxious when she took off her […]

A Simple Technique That Stops Anxiety in It’s Tracks.

A favorite skill that I teach my clients is called square breathing. It helps to stop anxiety in its tracks. As Susan talked about getting a negative evaluation from her boss, her breathing became shallow, her face pale, her hands started to fidget. I calmly demonstrated