Many of us go through familiar holiday motions year after year, even when these rituals leave us feeling drained or inauthentic. The goal isn't to abandon tradition, but to create space for genuine connection—the kind that happens when we're not exhausted from fulfilling obligations that drain us.

Loss often feels unbearable, and going through the grieving process is one of the most difficult challenges we face in life.  I believe, and I have experienced, that part of the grieving process can lead you to discover the gifts of life that experiencing death has to offer.

I am excited to announce that my husband Stephen Gianotti and I, along with our fellow collaborator Dr. Hoh Kim from Seoul, South Korea, have accepted a proposal from Routledge for a new book collaboration.

This time of year often brings a mix of emotions. Excitement for festive gatherings, nostalgia for past celebrations, and perhaps a touch of anxiety about navigating family dynamics. It also offers a unique opportunity to reflect on the importance of communication, positivity, and the enduring power of family bonds.

How does someone break free of an internalized system of beliefs, feelings, reactions, and expectations that were created and deeply rooted in early parent-child interactions?

A working definition of narcissism begins by inviting people to pause, and think about narcissism as a condition of vulnerability or injury, rather than thinking about narcissism as a “diagnosis.”