by Allison Parr-Plasha | Jul 21, 2017 | Fulfillment and Goals, Life Coaching, Self Care
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...
by Allison Parr-Plasha | Sep 30, 2015 | Fulfillment and Goals, Parenting, Children, Therapy
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...
by Allison Parr-Plasha | Feb 3, 2015 | Counseling, Parenting, Children
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...
by Allison Parr-Plasha | Nov 18, 2013 | Life Coaching
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...