Nov 25, 2024
The political climate in the US is particularly hostile this year, making this holiday season incredibly challenging for many families. The divide has strained relationships, resulting in uninvited guests, declined invitations, and even complete silence between loved...
Jan 15, 2024
“Support is about being there for others in the way they want you to be, not in the way you think they should want you to be. Some things are not about you.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth A key component in support is the ability to step outside of your story and into...
Oct 26, 2011
Many people have heard Ghandi’s famous quote, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” This quote has influenced my work with individuals and couples a great deal. The adaptation I’ve made to this quote in my practice is, “Be the person you wish to be in a...
Jun 27, 2011
Below is a post from my new blog http://lmerlobooth.typepad.com/straight_talk_4_women/Enjoy! I just read an article by Andrea Lee about 8 things she tries to live by. It got me thinking about what my 8 things were. Here’s what I came up with. I challenge you to do...
May 5, 2011
I’m struck by how much people don’t say. They hint, insinuate, tiptoe, sugar coat, say half-truths, silence, manipulate, annihilate, etc., yet few actually directly state (respectfully) what’s going on for them. When I talk with clients about saying things directly,...
Feb 22, 2011
Relationships can be the best aspect in our lives or the worst aspect of our lives. Regardless of whether we are talking about a relationship with a friend, lover, parent or boss, all relationships require the same skills to get along. Not surprisingly then, there are...
