I have been snowbound these past weeks with Nor’easter storm No.3 behind me and No. 4 predicted for next week. The ides of March. All around me is a wet, heavy blanket of snow. I yearn for some color. Not the color of mud, either, which surely is the next palette. As I was rummaging around to … [Read More...] about Astonish Yourself: Find Common Ground
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Kind Mind. Open Heart. Extraordinary Life.
Would you believe that there’s one thing that has the power to change ourselves and the world around us? Kindness.
It’s not a naive notion. It’s backed by research and neuroscience. By living with a focus on ways to be more kind, we heal ourselves, strengthen our kindness instinct, and create ripples around us that have the power to change the lives of others and the world.
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I am a clinical psychologist and researcher by trade; I am a kindness warrior and agent of change by mission.
I believe kindness is the cure for so much of what ails us. Whether it’s managing life’s day-to-day demands or wrestling the inner critic that prevents us all from becoming our best selves, my work is centered in delivering simple, yet life changing ways to increase kindness, mindfulness, and self-compassion.
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I work with companies and organizations to create ideal roadmaps for arriving at a more empathic, engaged and inspired environment.
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For individuals or groups I pinpoint paths to self-healing and relationship rebuilding in the quest for true contentment through coaching and counseling.
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I deliver a life-transforming , heart-changing call to kindness, that when put into action, has the power to exceed our communities, boundaries and our wildest dreams.
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Empathy Hurts. Empathy Heals.
“It all your fault,” my daughter sniveled as we shared an entire box of tissues. “I inherited this from you.” She was accusing me of endowing her with an overabundance of empathy as we watched the film adaptation of the young adult novel Wonder by R.J. Palacio. Auggie Pullman is a 5th grader who was … [Read More...] about Empathy Hurts. Empathy Heals.

No More Guns and Roses
Embed from Getty Images “Do you know that there have been 239 school shootings since Sandy Hook?” “Mom.” My younger daughter's voice cracked, “One of the boys got his acceptance letter into a college the day before.” She stood in the shadow of a door in the one corner where she could charge … [Read More...] about No More Guns and Roses

Making Friends with Your Inner Cynic
People often ask me if I think people are less empathetic in today’s world. It’s a good question. After all, just a quick glance to the daily news or a social media feed is a sure-fire way to trigger feelings of doom and gloom. Another Valentine's Day passes you by with sweet nothings for nothing? A … [Read More...] about Making Friends with Your Inner Cynic
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