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Luella’s pened thoughts on topics relating to emotional fullfillment and personal achievement. New posts weekly.
Drop the Hurt and Resentment
In a society that often encourages us to feel our feelings, I worry we sometimes spend too much time feeling hurt.
Questions to Ask Your Partner To Cultivate a Deeper Connection
This exercise was created to go along with my Relationship Reset Questionnaire.
Assumptions, Judgement and Gift Giving
Gift-giving goes all year round. It is not confined to Christmas, yet I felt compelled to write about it during the Christmas season. As a therapist, it is very important for me…
Finding Peace and Harmony in Your Life
Nature craves balance, and so do our bodies. Every living organism thrives in equilibrium. But how do we achieve a balanced life? Some might say you need to speed up in areas where you’re slacking and slow down where you’re pushing too hard. Sounds simple, right? Yet,...
Everything We Need Is Right Here Right Now
As I write this week's blog, I sit on a balcony overlooking the Pacific. You could say I 'escaped' from a dark prairie November where the sunlight seemed to be a rare commodity that not even the most wealthy had access to. But if you are anything like me, I instantly...
From Stuck to Thriving: A Journey of Transformation
For today’s entry, I decided to create a story for you. Emily is fictional, but acts as a good representation of the type of clients that find themselves in my office. Enjoy the story. For years, Emily felt trapped. On the surface, she seemed fine—steady job,...
How To Find Your Way Back When Feeling Lost
One cloudy November morning, I felt a wave of melancholy settle over me. I’m usually optimistic, and when I’m not feeling my best, I make it a point to look inward and figure out why.
The Roadmap to Resolving an Unhappy Relationship
As a woman, relationship therapist, and someone married for over 26 years to a man with little emotional attunement, I have an important point to make.
Friendships
If we all had the privilege and joy of having rock-solid friendships, there would be no need to go to therapy. Are you one of the lucky ones with that best friend or group of besties you know you could call and who would be there for you? The friend who would drop...