It is Summer!! My favorite part of summer is the lighter clothing, letting my feet breathe in sandals, summer mocktails (and an occasional cocktail), my annual painting retreat, and outdoor swimming. What about you? For many, summer means open schedules, adventures, vacations, hanging out with friends and family, and catching up with yourself. But what […]
Are Mother Wounds exclusive? Picky? Gender-specific? I don’t think so, actually, I know so. Mother Wounds are not only “sex blind” but they will be different for each and every one of us – whether we are male, female, trans, or nonbinary/gender-nonconforming. A mother wound can happen in the presence or absence of a mother, […]
The journey to break a generational cycle isn’t easy, yet it is necessary and rewarding. If you have been following my blogs and articles, then you are surely no stranger to this topic. I talk a lot about identifying how the Mother Wound manifests in certain relationships– such as with a lover, friend, or the […]
Self-reflection and healing are difficult tasks made harder if we don’t have caring and supportive people around us. These people are often our lovers but not always. Finding a connection in a girlfriend, a fellow woman who sees you and accepts you – as well as makes herself open to you – is the kind […]
Nature starts its climb toward spring just as we are beginning to solidify our goals for the year. The idea of new beginnings is so romantic. This notion can be taken both literally and figuratively. And as we move forward, we are becoming aware of those patterns that are, yet again, present in the way […]
Loss, both big and small, is a part of life. In fact, we’re guaranteed to experience loss and grief at some point or another. While this difficult truth can be challenging to recognize, it ultimately lessens the discomfort when going through loss. When this reality of life is acknowledged, accepted, and approached with intention, grief […]
Most women come into being with hope, warmth, and playfulness. Critical mothers interrupt the trust and safety needed to foster a secure identity. How do their daughters make sense of that as they make the transition into womanhood? Daughters of Critical Mothers are in need of a safe space for healing. As clinicians, we hold […]
A mother’s presence is a powerful thing. It has the strength to uplift and inspire, and the potential to damage and disparage. When the mother is unavailable, critical, or not attuned to the child’s needs it plants seeds that can take years to unearth and transform. Being able to recognize and heal a Mother Wound […]