Articles tagged:counseling

Posted: Thu Sep 29 7:15 a.m. by Chris Wucherer AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
When bogged down, try a bird's eye view

Playland Rye Beach (public domain image: Westchester County Park Commission -- Publisher, Purdy, Earl -- Artist) Yesterday a client was telling me about her newfound ability to triage a situation before she reacts to it. She shared that she is able to see work, family and friendship dynamics in play. This ...

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Posted: Thu Sep 15 11:19 a.m. by Chris Wucherer AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Change is in the air - what are you going to do about it?

AntyDiluvian, FlickrCan you feel the change in the air? It's September, a time of new beginnings, when many of us recommit to goals that have been hanging around not actualized, like unripe fruit swaying from tree branches, waiting for the right conditions in order for them to flourish. September rolls ...

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Posted: Thu Jun 16 5:59 a.m. by Chris Wucherer AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Story illustrates benefits of being proactive, rather than reactive, in tense situations

It's 10:30 p.m. The sun had set long ago, leaving the world shrouded in the peaceful black beauty of nighttime. Ethel settled into her favorite chair, the one with the torn seat cushion that by all rights has a date with the local flea market. But that's for another time, ...

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Posted: Thu Jun 9 12:29 p.m. by Chris Wucherer AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Are you decidedly undecided?  Learn nine tips for making decisions

photo: stuartpilbrow,flickrHave you ever tried to pick out a paint color and feel your eyes cross at the number of choices? Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the all the great information available to you on the internet? Have you ever felt paralyzed trying to decide the best possible direction ...

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Posted: Fri Jun 3 10:03 a.m. by Chris Wucherer AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Is self-compassion the most important life skill?

photo: Beverly & Pack, flickr One of the more frequent themes for my clients is the ability to be harsh on themselves. I have got a touch of it myself, in certain areas, as do all human beings. The feeling of not being good enough, smart enough, thin enough, rich ...

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Posted: Fri May 27 6 a.m. by Chris Wucherer AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Using an I Do List can make you a thoughtful caretaker for yourself

marty sombergWhat is an I Do List? How do I use one? Isn't it selfish? "I was taught to put others first." "I want others to like me and they won't if I am selfish." "I don't have time to focus on myself." These are common questions and statements my ...

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Posted: Wed Mar 30 6 a.m. by Chris Wucherer AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Why life balance is not good for you

Do you have a personal mantra of "I have to get my life in balance?" and often feel that you fall far short of your goal? You're not alone, most people struggle to find life balance. With all the demands that modern day life puts on the average person, life ...

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Posted: Mon Mar 21 6 a.m. by Chris Wucherer AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
The Saner Living Guru:  Who will buy this beautiful morning?

A few months ago, around 4 a.m., I woke up from a feeling dream with an incredible feeling that the day was going to be a special day. I felt excited to be alive and that something absoulutely special was happening on that day. It felt like Christmas or a ...

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Posted: Fri Feb 25 10:52 a.m. by Chris Wucherer AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
The Saner Living Guru: Want a way to deal with resistance?

flickr 8 Skeins of DangerThere is a lot of resistance going on around the world today, from Egypt to Libya. This contagious force is capturing the attention of all of us. It has me thinking about the everyday run-of the-mill resistance that we all experience on a daily basis. You ...

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Posted: Thu Feb 17 10:32 a.m. by Chris Wucherer AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
The Saner Living Guru:  Want a creative way to set goals? Check your feelings

Feeling goals are great travel companions!Chris Wucherer | ContributorI have been playing around with the idea of feeling goals, that is goals about how we want to feel as a pathway to creating life change. Most of us use our thinking to develop goals. We think about a personal challenge, ...

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Posted: Thu Feb 10 1:43 p.m. by Chris Wucherer AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
The Saner Living Guru:  Three words to make your Valentine's Day special

Chris Wucherer, a life coach, business coach and psychotherapist, has 28 years of experience helping people create saner lives. She uses a wide array of practical tools, tips and a deep visioning process to help people move forward. Chris firmly believes and practices the principles that saner living makes for ...

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Posted: Tue Feb 1 6 a.m. by Chris Wucherer AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
The Saner Living Guru:  Reflections on life at sixty

I was going to write a post about Valentine’s Day, but that will have to wait because I am hyper-focused on the fact that I will turn 60 in just a few weeks. Now, for those of you who have passed this milestone, you may be thinking, it’s a piece ...

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Posted: Mon Jan 24 7:01 p.m. by Chris Wucherer AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
The Saner Living Guru: Get the most out of cloudy winter days with this easy tip

My client looked at this photo, which I have as my screen saver, and then looked out my office window at the gray winter sky. He commented on the difference between the winter sky in the picture and the dreary winter sky outside my office window, lamenting that the blue ...

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Posted: Mon Jan 17 1:24 p.m. by Chris Wucherer AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
The Saner Living Guru: One simple strategy for improving your relationships - change 'but' to 'and'

Chris Wucherer, a life coach, business coach and psychotherapist, has 28 years of experience helping people create saner lives. Chris writes a blog and has a website. You can reach her at 734-669-7202 or by email.

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Posted: Mon Jan 10 10 a.m. by Chris Wucherer AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
The Saner Living Guru: He who hesitates is lost: lessons in courage from a homeless man

Back to work after a nice holiday break, I settled into my work chair to begin my week of listening to and helping people create more satisfying lives. This chair, which has been with me for years, is infused with stories of hope and heartbreak, loss and connection, joy and ...

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