choice – Allison Parr-Plasha

Is your Summer Sizzling?

Just like Christmas is “supposed” to be “the happiest time of year,” our media is often consumed with messages that summer is “supposed” to be a time when we experience long lazy days that are filled with friends and bliss. Christmas and...

The Power of Choice

Kind of like a 3D movie, many of us have a tendency to “metaphorically” sit on the couch and watch life happening “at” us. We find ourselves reacting, putting out fires that are both stressful and crisis oriented. When we are in this space we are not living a...

Healthy Communication

Modeling healthy communication skills is an essential ingredient to raising kids who thrive emotionally, academically and socially. It certainly can be challenging considering the cultural climate that surrounds us today. It’s hard to avoid the gossip magazines that...

What’s your Emotional Destination this Holiday Season?

What is your emotional destination this holiday season? Do you find yourself psychologically congested this time of year? Do you get stuck in family and social traffic? Do you tend to ignore the obvious stress landmarks? Do you find your energetic vehicle running...