From the Mind of Dr. LaShawn
My place to gather and share thoughts, information, service offerings
and general updates.
Nobody’s Ready for Marriage
Nobody’s Ready for Marriage One of my favorite relationship books is "Passionate Marriage" by Dr David Schnarch because of this quote: "Nobody's ready for marriage. Marriage is what makes you ready for marriage." It's in the introduction of the book. I started reading...
Cyber Monday 2019 – Couples Bundle
Couples Session Bundle Are upcoming holidays putting stress on your relationship? Are there undercurrents in your relationship that are creating disconnection? Why not commit yourself to some time to engage your experience in a safe, neutral environment? Here’s what...
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional
Every story is rooted in change. Mine is no exception. As I’ve taken time to consider my career as a social worker for the last 20 years, I knew I wanted my practice to reflect my diverse experiences and professional skillset. Identity, Growth & Change have been...
It’s been 3 years.
November 14th & 16th are my divorce-aversary (divorce-anniversary) dates. November 14th because that's when my divorce was finalized but I didn't realize it. November 16th because that's when I got an email from my lawyer that the decree I thought I was reviewing...
Cycles in the aftermath of divorce
Divorce isn’t really an escape from the same awful relationship. What divorce offers is a separate physical location that provides a general refuge. For the refuge, I’m grateful. Managing the abuse for the sake of my kids having as neutral a relationship with their father as possible is the part of my reality that I hate the most.
This is the cycling aftermath of divorce.
Journaling the Junk Away…
If you find yourself struggling with emotions that feel paralyzing and limiting (or getting close to it!) to your ability to function on a daily basis, you may benefit from a journaling method that consists of a good ol' healthy brain dump. No theme. No prompt. No...