Behavior Modification, Meditation, Mindfulness, Self-Care, Stress

Resisting the Right Now: My Own 7 Day Journey of Paying Attention to the Present

"Have you ever tried Meditation?" is a question I get asked A LOT by colleagues, friends, and clients. My answer up until recently was always "no" followed by, "there's no time". I am operating my own practice seeing clients 3 days a week and every other Saturday.  In addition to that, I work 2 days… Continue reading Resisting the Right Now: My Own 7 Day Journey of Paying Attention to the Present

Behavior Modification, Change, Education, Parenting

Getting Back in the Swing: School, Schedules, & Other Snafus.

A new school year is nipping at our heels, and it's become noticeable. Feeling the pressure rise as school days get closer can be incredibly overwhelming. For everyone. Summer, for many of us, is a time for late bedtimes, vacations, and other fun activities that hopefully don't involve too many math facts or spelling words.… Continue reading Getting Back in the Swing: School, Schedules, & Other Snafus.

Behavior Modification, Incentive Systems, Positive Rewards

Pride not Prize: Moving Away from Material Based Incentive Systems

Behavior modification can be so tiresome. Ever heard someone say, "Today he'll work for something out of the prize box, but tomorrow may be a different story. Sometimes I feel like after he's earned his reward I start all over."? This scenario is one that occurs every where - and over and over. And over. If… Continue reading Pride not Prize: Moving Away from Material Based Incentive Systems