The Wonders of Relocation, and What Nobody Tells You Before You Get on the Plane
So, you’ve decided to relocate. A new country. The land of your dreams. Everything is green. The birds are singing. Strangers smile at you on your morning walk and say “G’day” as though you’ve known each other for years. There are open spaces. There is quiet. No sirens. You walk into the supermarket, fill your […]
After years abroad
After years abroad, they came back to Israel: ‘I regret not doing it sooner’ After 16 years in Australia and 20 years in the United States, two Israeli women returned home to war, soaring prices and constant questions about why they chose to come back now Three months ago, Vered Shomer-Harel returned to Israel after […]
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… […]
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 […]
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 […]
Healing After Divorce
The Rollercoaster of Emotions Separation or divorce is not “just paperwork.” It’s the loss of a dream, the ending of a story you once imagined for yourself. It’s natural to move through waves of denial, anger, sadness, and eventually acceptance, but it’s rarely a straight line. Healing looks more like a dance: two steps forward, […]
Expectations, Control, and Emotional Pain: Understanding and Regulating the Reactions We Feel
Do you sometimes find yourself disappointed or even deeply hurt by the behavior of your partner, your teenager, your child, or your boss? Maybe your teen rolls their eyes and slams the door, or your partner forgets something important to you. Maybe your boss dismisses your input in a meeting. In those moments, you might […]
When Our Expectations Meet Her Independence:
On Parenting, Control, and the Teenage Journey I don’t know about you —but have you ever left a conversation with your teenage daughter feeling completely… speechless? You came in with good intentions. You just wanted to help her focus, succeed, move forward in life.But she?Rolled her eyes, muttered “whatever,” and retreated behind the slammed door […]
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