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Life Coaching and Counseling
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My 20 Favorite Questions to Ask Clients

Human connection heals! As you prepare for interactions with your family, friends & co-workers, here are some questions that can strengthen bonds.

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Dating Marriage Relationships

12 Dating & Marriage Building Activities

If a healthy romantic relationship were easy, more people would have one. Whether in a dating relationship, engaged, or married, here are 12 dating & marriage relationship-building activities that can take your connection from average to extraordinary.

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25 Connection Hacks to Build Closer Relationships

Here's the ULTIMATE guide for building relationships. 25 practical tools for strengthening your connections at home and work.

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Stop Being Lazy & Get Things Done

Clients share with me frustrations about not getting things done. They almost always know what they need to do, but they don't do it. Here are 4 strategies I use to help myself and clients overcome procrastination.

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Divorce Often Starts Here: 14 Common Pitfalls to Avoid

For over 25 years as a family therapist, I've seen the same core issues that, left unaddressed, lead to divorce time and time again.

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50 Fun Relationship-Building Questions

Here's a list of 50 of my favorite relationship building questions. Use this tool to build relationships at work, home, and with your friends. They work well for team meetings and family events. Enjoy!

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3 Poems That Light a Fire and Clear the Fog

The most powerful poems do more than stir emotion—they inspire reflection, action, and personal growth. As a business owner faced with daily decisions, I find that poetry offers clarity and courage. I believe it can do the same for you.

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Feeling Overwhelmed

Feeling Overwhelmed? Try These 15 Simple Calming Techniques

Be prepared to handle difficult situations in a positive fashion. Here are 15 ways to calm yourself when feeling overwhelmed.

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Building Trust

7 Essentials to Building Trust

Here are 7 keys I look for when deciding if I can trust someone deeply. These as the ways I can create a foundation where others can deeply trust me.

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Happiness

30 Happiness Building Actions

There's a lack of happiness and no shortage of stress and anxiety in the world today. People who take care of their mental health do things differently. They engage in actions that are distinct from those who struggle.

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