Share one of the best gifts you've ever received. It was 15 years ago. My husband and I had been married for one year. Our first anniversary date loomed on the horizon; and I wondered how my new husband would approach this milestone. After all, this was a second marriage for both of us and … Continue reading The Thought that Counts
The Borg
OK. I'll admit it. I am a Trekker! And I do mean an old school fan: A James Tiberius Kirk, Mr. Spock and Dr. McCoy kind of fan. The original Star Trek television show, while not infused with complex or even meaningful plot lines, evokes within me a warm memory of family time. Being the … Continue reading The Borg
Coming Up for Air
I cannot believe how the time has flown. As I look back at my last post, I am both amazed and dismayed that it has been a year and a half since I tapped into my most cherished self-care ritual. Writing. When I created this blog: "Water for Camels" in 2017, I was blessed with … Continue reading Coming Up for Air
Strawberry Pillows
What is your favorite dessert? Mine is the fantastic strawberry pillow.: a buttery croissant filled with pastry cream, fresh strawberries and homemade whipped cream. The top is covered with fine powdered sugar and drizzled with chocolate. Mmmmmmn. The combination is unbelievably good. Eating the dessert is like dining on a sweet cloud. If I ever … Continue reading Strawberry Pillows
Mental Health Day
What is a Mental Health Day? For me it is the day I recommit to myself. I haven't posted in a few weeks now and I really miss the cathartic relief I get from putting thoughts to paper. My practice continues to grow so quickly, that I find myself as busy as I ever was … Continue reading Mental Health Day
Finding Self Esteem
Twenty-Twenty-One. New year. New adventures. New opportunities for Development and Growth. At 59, I decided to complete my life circle and retire from executive leadership to return to my first love and true calling: working with traumatized individuals. I opened up my private therapy practice, called Willow Tree Family Counseling. I wanted to work with … Continue reading Finding Self Esteem
Adapting to Change
A few weeks ago, I started a series on Leadership. Initially focusing on poor leadership (the traits that lead to staff turnover and dissatisfaction); I then began to highlight positive Leadership Styles. Servant Leadership (instrumental in staff loyalty, cohesiveness and productivity) became the first highlighted style. This week, continuing the theme on Positive Leadership Types, … Continue reading Adapting to Change
Being Aware
You know the old adage often used when describing a person hiding from the truth? You might call them an ostrich. Because we all know that ostriches bury their heads in the sand when faced with danger. Right? Wrong! Actually, that is a big old myth. Ostriches don't actually bury their heads in the sand … Continue reading Being Aware
Learning to Lead (part 2)
Look at the picture above. Who is the leader of that group? Why do you think so? It would be interesting to hear your thoughts about that. I think the main point of the picture is that just because you cannot definitively pick out the leader, doesn't mean there is not one. There is, however, … Continue reading Learning to Lead (part 2)
Learning to Lead
The raven haired five year old sat defiantly, arms crossed tightly across her chest, as she spied her mother coming through the office door. Alone in the elementary school nurse's office, she knew there would be trouble, but refused to dismiss her self-righteous anger. However, when she met the concerned gaze of her mother, the … Continue reading Learning to Lead
Water for Camels 