Wow…we are really in it aren’t we lovelies? Today I am inspired to share some musings to calm our collective nervous systems and preserve our relationships…inspired by a client session last week, with a Mother of two teenage boys. There were 3 questions she was seeking support around. I am including here some of my […]
What the World Needs Now
Recently, I attended a weekend with my ATL community. (Association for Transformational Leaders). During our Sunday session we broke up into small groups and were asked these two powerful questions: 1: Are you Living the life you want to live? 2: Are you Loving the way you want to love? Intense right? Right. Because it […]
The Difference between Giving Advice & Holding Space
To have the good fortune of having transcendent relationships in our lives is a very precious thing. Some of these seem to flow, with hardly a glitch, while others periodically face us with uncomfortable confrontation – that often offer such profound gifts in the end. This week, my client, who we will call “Sara” wanted to […]
Who are they TODAY?
Family is Forever I’ve had visiting Alaska on my bucket list for many years now. Besides seeing the breathtaking views and glaciers, the biggest draw was visiting my nephew his lovely wife and delicious almost 2 year young daughter Nora. Alex is age 36. The last time I visited his world was years ago. It […]
What if “It” is choosing you?
The Mother Wound is Real
Many hearts spent last weekend celebrating the good feelings that go along with Mother’s Day, namely recognition of and appreciation for our mothers. Others try to avoid it all together, while some may be trying to access, gain more insight into and heal the deprivation they may still feel, and that may still hurt. So […]
Ten Tips for Thriving in the New Year
This past year has brought both blessings and challenges to us, both individually and collectively. As we say farewell to 2021 and hello to 2022, here are ten tips for thriving in the new year. These mindset reminders will serve to support us in the now, and on our journey forward… 1: Reflect and Receive What […]
Take Career Risks and Reap the Rewards
I am honored to have my interview by Voyage LA, published in their ShoutoutLA article this month on the role risk taking has played in my career. https://shoutoutla.com/meet-dr-marcy-cole-holistic-psychotherapist-wellness-educator/ I dedicate this to Mr Bob Johnston, who believed in me at the age of 22, when I seriously knew nothing bout nothin! He taught me the […]
Post-Debate Communication Tools To Stay Calm & Connected, Even when Divided
There was said to be 73 million viewers tuning in the 1st Presidential debate this week. There has been acute and palpable polarization due to the wide range of perspectives on the issues relevant in this election, including preference of political leadership, economic strain, environmental concerns, current world-wide health pandemic, as well as issues concerning diversity, […]
Advice for Co-Parents and StepParents After Divorce
The divorce rate in America is still reported to be between 40-50%. This means many children are experiencing the disappointment of a marital vow gone bust, between the two people they depend on most. Sharing this Q&A article I wrote for GOOP about how to take the highest co-parenting road post divorce. CLICK HERE to […]