This time of year it is especially important to take excellent care of ourselves. The flurry of the holidays mixed with end of year work commitments can tax our physical and emotional wellbeing when we aren’t paying attention to ourselves. … Continued
Holiday gatherings and party conversations require some finessing and forethought to bring out the best in all involved. Lackluster or even dreadful stories of family holidays past serve as a perfect reminder of what not to do and how to … Continued
The holiday season is upon us and with it comes parties and gatherings. Some look forward to spending time with friends and family, while others dread it. The conversations and dynamics at these gatherings can either make or … Continued
It has been a long accepted concept that exercise is essential for a healthy body. In more recent years, however, the conversation has shifted to include the emotional health benefits of regular exercise. We spend so much of our time … Continued
March is Spiritual Awareness month, a time to gather the holiness within us and grow it. We are all connected by a common thread of spirit and humanity that runs through our souls. We each hold a piece of the … Continued
By Terry Barnett-Martin, LMFT These days almost everyone seems to have some feelings of dread about Valentine’s Day. The reasons vary… Jon is in a romantic relationship and the pressure to give the right card, gifts and experience is so … Continued
by Terry Barnett-Martin Every year in December when we are deep into the holiday celebrations, the New Year patiently awaits with a delicious invitation to start anew and reaffirm our purpose. Many people make New Years resolutions figuring the long … Continued
by Terry Barnett-Martin, LMFT The holidays are upon us and for many it can be joyous and exciting. For others, however, this can be an emotional time when the winter blues set in and dampen the joy in their … Continued
By Terry Barnett-Martin, LMFT The table is set with your holiday dishes and best silver, and the smell of the cooking turkey is wafting throughout the house. Fresh pine garland is draped just so over the hutch and bookcases, the … Continued
by Terry Barnett-Martin, LMFT This time of the year when temperatures drop and nightfall comes quickly, our bodies want to cushion in and rest a bit more. If we listen closely we can sense the slower rhythm of our … Continued