I recently attended several dog training classes in the hopes of improving my dog’s behavior. What became evident rather quickly was that my behavior impacts my dog’s obedience. Rule One: Dogs do what works for them. I observed my dog as a star student with the trainer. It was on … Read More
Commemorating Anniversaries
As the first anniversary of Steve Job’s death has just past, it is a good reminder that sometimes marking the date of an important event with a commemorative ritual can help to facilitate healing in the grieving process. The first year after the death of a loved one is often … Read More
The Change of Season
As we enter into a new season, changes are occurring that may affect us all differently. We can see the change of leaves from green to red, amber, and yellow. We feel the coolness of the nights and realize that football begins and jackets will normally need to be worn … Read More
Fear of what?
This is a series of blogs that Jennifer Wilmoth, LAMFT wrote after returning from a recent trip to Africa. A few reflections, a few lessons learned. Enjoy the journey. Stories from Africa: Chapter 6 Fear of what? As we entered the gates of Kibera with military escorts armed with machine … Read More
Play Connects People
This is a series of blogs that Jennifer Wilmoth, LAMFT wrote after returning from a recent trip to Africa. A few reflections, a few lessons learned. Enjoy the journey. Stories from Africa: Chapter 5 Play Connects People One of the ways we wanted to equip the nurses and head mistress … Read More
School Schedule Stressors
School starting can bring a sense of rhythm and order to the unscheduled freedom of summer vacation. It can also bring added stressors that impact the family in multiple ways. Getting all family members out the door at the same time is stressful in itself; but add to that equation … Read More
What You Do With Your Time
Time has a way of slipping past doesn’t it? It happens to everyone at one time or another. Even the best planners can miss a beat occasionally.
It’s how you plan, think ahead, and do your best to stay attuned to what you do with your time that matters.
