…when infractions have occurred, they must also communicate through words and deed that the relationship is still intact. If behaviour or conduct has come between us, we must find a…
…Nature works and how to come alongside its work. The empathy course confronts us with the futility of making empathy the focus, of pushing the river, of attempting to do the work…
…adolescent children. When it comes to our children, ‘the wind’ can take many forms in our lives, both real and imagined. Certainly, the kids and I have faced inevitable issues…
…and Play: is this the answer for us all? When we wish each other a Happy New Year, where do we think their happiness will come from – less sorrow…
…excitement, when we embraced one last time the tears came for both of us. “I’m feeling.…” she said, referring to her sadness. “That’s okay,” she reassured herself, having come to…
…or not). I found myself envious at times of their ability to enter into free play as I watched from a distance, for it seemed to come so easily to…
…More frustration is added if attempts to fix that problem do not work and that futility is not felt. Then there is the compounding frustration that happens if the release…
…Sir William did not feel safe. His insecurity, his deep-seated alarm, was coming out as needing to take charge of his world. But he couldn’t keep himself safe. And he…
…before my eyes. I was much relieved to find a bucket in a closet and immediately re-commissioned our beach towels for the job. I proceeded to squeeze the water out…
…is where science and magic join hands and jump through the portal together. This is where our emotions can come out to play, where we can process the hard things…