Entries by Linda

What is shame and why might it be important to talk about it?

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I imagine we all can identify something that we experienced in the past that we feel ashamed of. I know I can. I can also imagine that most of us simply try to ignore any memories of that experience, to avoid the uncomfortable emotions it might bring up for us. Unfortunately, shame is like toxic […]

5 Intention-setting Ideas to Celebrate Diversity

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Celebrate Diversity Month! Celebrate Diversity Month takes place each April. It was initiated in 2004 to recognize and honor the diversity of the world around us. It is a time to recognize and understand our differences, be it gender, race, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and other factors while honoring the common essence of humanity. By appreciating […]

5 Intention-setting Ideas to Support Building Trust

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If you have difficulty trusting others, you are not alone.  And, it might have more to do with a struggle to trust yourself. Take a moment and think about why you trust someone else.  Did it happen over night?  Did it happen in response to one interaction?  Do you have faith in their abilities?  Do you feel […]

5 Intention-setting Ideas for Individual Growth

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Celebrating the Month of Love When we think about the month of February, it often brings up thoughts of Valentine’s Day.  It is also a month to honor American Heart Month and Black History Month.  And this year happens to be a leap year as well! I believe what ties all of these occasions together is an opportunity for individual […]

5 Intention-setting Ideas to Sharpen the Skills of Connection

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Happy New Year! Almost a decade ago, when I was contemplating what to name my business, I knew that I wanted the word “connection” in it because of my personal transformation from connecting with my authentic self and then connecting with others.  Making connections, and maintaining the health of those connections, continues to be at […]

Can neurofeedback reduce the effects of another symptom of trauma – gambling?

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As I like to quote renowned addiction expert, Dr. Gabor Maté, “Not all traumatized people become addicted, but all addicted people, including those addicted to opioids, were traumatized in some way.” He has also stated “Addiction is only a symptom, it’s not the fundamental problem. The fundamental problem is trauma.” This message is very powerful […]

5 Intention-setting Ideas to Awaken Your Soul

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Spiritual Literacy Month Spirituality is not religion yet it does means something different for everyone.  For some it might refer to the journey of self-discovery and for others it might be a sense of connectedness to themselves, others and the world around them.  It might mean the process of identifying our purpose in this world […]

5 Intention-setting Ideas to Move Through Grief

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Holidays are not always the happy events portrayed in movies.  Often times they activate a mixed bag of emotions and can leave us feeling sad, angry, depressed, confused, lonely, fearful, helpless, and hopeful.  Yes, hopeful. Hope is a human tendency of our authentic self and a universal invitation.  It is the same emotion that allows […]