Articles tagged: counseling

health: When bogged down, try a bird's eye view

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Posted: Sep 29, 2011

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 ... Read more »

health: Change is in the air - what are you going to do about it?

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Posted: Sep 15, 2011

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 ... Read more »

Health: Story illustrates benefits of being proactive, rather than reactive, in tense situations

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Posted: Jun 16, 2011

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 ... Read more »

Health: Are you decidedly undecided? Learn nine tips for making decisions

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Posted: Jun 09, 2011

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 ... Read more »

health: Is self-compassion the most important life skill?

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Posted: Jun 03, 2011

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 ... Read more »

health: Using an I Do List can make you a thoughtful caretaker for yourself

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Posted: May 27, 2011

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." ... Read more »

health: Why life balance is not good for you

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Posted: Mar 30, 2011

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 ... Read more »

health: The Saner Living Guru: Who will buy this beautiful morning?

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Posted: Mar 21, 2011

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 ... Read more »

The Saner Living Guru: Want a way to deal with resistance?

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Posted: Feb 25, 2011

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 ... Read more »

The Saner Living Guru: Want a creative way to set goals? Check your feelings

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Posted: Feb 17, 2011

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. ... Read more »

The Saner Living Guru: Three words to make your Valentine's Day special

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Posted: Feb 10, 2011

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 ... Read more »

The Saner Living Guru: Reflections on life at sixty

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Posted: Feb 01, 2011

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 ... Read more »

The Saner Living Guru: Get the most out of cloudy winter days with this easy tip

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Posted: Jan 24, 2011

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 ... Read more »

With video: The Saner Living Guru: One simple strategy for improving your relationships - change 'but' to 'and'

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Posted: Jan 17, 2011

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 ... Read more »

The Saner Living Guru: He who hesitates is lost: lessons in courage from a homeless man

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Posted: Jan 10, 2011

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 ... Read more »