Lori's Blog
Unplug Now: The Secret to Life-Changing Family Memories
Why Ditching Devices Might Be the Most Important Gift You Ever Give Your Kids Hey parents and...
Making Lemonade Out of Lemons
When I got divorced, I knew to emotionally survive the devastation of the ending of my 32-year...
Getting What You Really Want in Life
We all want things. “I want to lose 10 pounds.” “I want to find my perfect mate.” “I want to be...
Decision-Making and Regret
A client said to me recently, “I don’t want to make the wrong decision. What if I have regrets?”...
Coping With Anxiety As Mask Mandates Are Lifted
It’s been two years since the start of the pandemic. If you live in Oregon or another state with a...
Making the Holidays Joyful Again Post-Divorce
As the child of divorce, holidays were usually a flurry of activity from the moment I woke up....
Ho Ho Hum: Dealing With Post-Breakup Loneliness During the Holidays
‘Tis the season… for moping around the house like the Grinch. The holidays can be an emotionally...
How Can I Keep Divorce From Damaging My Kids?
“Will divorce damage my kids?” As a therapist, this is a common concern I hear amongst people...
Journal Prompts for Managing Anxious Thoughts
The rollercoaster of emotions that come with life can be difficult to manage. It’s completely...
The F Word
Never! He/She/They don’t deserve it! Why should I, after all that has happened?!!! Have you...