Category Archives: Self-Acceptance
Lifting the Burden of Shame
Photo by Kat Jayne from Pexels “I made a mistake” vs. “I am a mistake”. There’s a powerful distinction between those two statements. The first is fueled by healthy guilt which can help us keep tabs on our own behavior and motivate us … Continue reading
You Can Cancel Christmas If You Want
With the Thanksgiving holiday complete, we’ve now approached one of the biggest hurdles of the year for some people – the holiday season. For many people, the season can trigger its share of painful memories. I’m no different. The holidays … Continue reading
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Christmas – A Celebration of Grace
The last thing I wanted to think about on the morning of Christmas Eve was death. Yet there I was, driving into the city to run an errand, tears streaming down my face, missing my mom. Resisting the reality that … Continue reading
Begin Again with the Gift of Resilience
written by L. Chris Cannida, LPC – January 1, 2015 Every soul can have its own Springtime. Everyone can begin again. The dead of winter has set in where I live. While I appreciate the seasons, the seemingly endless dark clouds, … Continue reading
My Therapist Called Me a Weed
published by L. Chris Cannida, MS, LPC – April 6, 2016 April is the Month of the Military Child. The dandelion is the official flower of military children – representing their resilience in the midst of constant change and … Continue reading
