It’s Not Just About Compromise, It’s About Wanting to Be There
Recently, I’ve been sitting with clients who describe something they can’t quite explain. “Nothing is wrong… but something doesn’t feel right.” And what stands out is this, before the mind finds the words,the body already knows. A subtle tension.A tightness in the chest.Restlessness.A quiet sense of unease. We often override it.We explain it away.We tell […]
Am I the “Black Sheep”?
Recently, I’ve been hearing a sentence again and again, in the therapy room, among friends, and even within my own family: “I think I’m the black sheep.” It’s being said with pain, with confusion, sometimes even with quiet pride.And it raises an important question, especially in intense times like these: Is this something new… […]
Transition part 1
Sometimes life brings us back to places we thought we had already moved on from even when we believed those chapters were long closed. Today I found myself once again at the Rabbinical Court. Yes… again.Even though I divorced years ago in Melbourne — Israel has its own bureaucracy 🙂And honestly? It wasn’t easy.Standing there […]
When we want more for our kids than they want for themselves
Have you ever found yourself wanting more for your child than they seem to want for themselves? Guess what? I did it more than once…. More confidence.More motivation.More friends, skills, passions, experiences. So you do what loving parents do.You sign them up for activities.You encourage. You remind. You nudge. You push (sometimes gently… sometimes less […]
Reflection for the New Year – Belonging, Identity, and Living Between Worlds
As we step into a new year, many of us find ourselves reflecting on the journeys we’ve taken, the places we have lived, the communities we have been part of, and the identities we continue to carry within us. Over the past couple of years, and especially in light of recent events, many people […]
Let’s Talk About Social Cues
– Because sometimes “How are you?” Isn’t Really a Question Have you ever walked away from a conversation thinking, “Wow… that hurt. That’s not what I needed right now”?You share something personal, hoping for warmth, or just a quiet *“I hear you”… and instead? You get a sharp comment, unwanted advice, or even silence. Not […]
Too Sensitive… or Just Between Cultures?
A personal moment during transition Today I paused.To be honest, I cried a little.After a conversation with a long-term friend from Israel. She said something very direct, perhaps even a bit harsh.Not with bad intentions, but in that straightforward Israeli way that normally wouldn’t surprise me. But right now, during this time of transition, it […]
Belief or Insecurity? The Quiet Language of Uncertainty
Lately, I’ve noticed a pattern — in my clients, my friends, and yes, in myself too.We say things like: “I hope I’ll do it.”“We’ll see what happens.”“What can I do about it?” At first, these words sound innocent — even humble. But if you listen closely, there’s often something else hiding underneath: a quiet uncertainty, […]
We Can’t Control Our Thoughts — But We Can Choose Where to Focus
Have you ever noticed how your mind keeps talking, even when you wish it would stop?You might be sitting quietly, and suddenly an old memory pops up, or a voice in your head starts whispering, “You should have done better…” or “What if this goes wrong?” It’s part of being human. Research in cognitive psychology […]
When Your Teenager Loses It — Don’t Catch It:
How to Stay Calm (and Sane) Through Their Storms We love our teens.And yet—sometimes they drive us crazy.One moment they’re sweet and funny, and the next they slam the door, roll their eyes, or snap back with words that sting. Many parents tell me, “I try to stay calm, but before I know it, I’m […]