Tendrils: Growing stronger day by day

Happy New Year! We all know that 2009 was a financially challenging year. As with all challenges, some good has resulted from the trial. I’ve noticed that more people are now motivated to get a handle on their personal finances, to make wiser decisions, and to choose options that are in line with their values [...]

I recently began reading “The Secret Language of Money” by Dr. David Krueger, a former practitioner and teacher of psychiatry and psychoanalysis who is now CEO of MentorPath, an executive coaching practice. David’s book draws from his experiences in more than three decades of practice and an expanding field of research. He has a gift [...]

In graduate school (the second time – getting my Masters in Psychology), I was introduced to concept of the BASIC ID — Lazarus’ model for case conceptualization, which assesses behavior, affect, sensation, imagery, cognition, interpersonal relationships, and the use of drugs. After a review, the professor asked if anyone could identify an area that Lazarus [...]

Did you know that compulsive buying is about as prevalent as depression??? Well, it is. The World Health Organization estimates the prevalence of depression among US adults to be 6.7%. According to a study conducted by Stanford University, 5.8% of US adults suffer from “problematic and uncontrolled buying behaviors.” So why don’t we hear more [...]