The psychology of the self is the underlying guiding theory I use to talk about my speaking topics. Self esteem, what erodes it, how to maintain and how to build it are critical when you are talking about money, parenting or marriage. How to develop empathy for yourself and those with whom you may be in conflict is key to maintaining healthy and meaningful relationships.

Parenting Issues

Knowing who you are as a person and how your children perceive you are critical issues in parenting. Creating an empathic household, learning how to set limits boundaries, and how to help children succeed in finding passion and a direction in their lives are key goals for “good enough” parenting.

Money and Emotions

The psychology of money is regularly ignored; but it affects how people spend, save and invest money. It also affects marriages and children. When people better understand their deeply held attitudes about money, they are more likely to use it effectively. If these attitudes are not acknowledged and understood, behavior such as overspending, hoarding, and poor judgement decisions in investing can result, along with a chronic sense of never having enough money.

Understanding your relationship to money and how if affects your behavior and your self esteem can free you from the tyranny of “money worrying.” Understanding your relationship to money can help you manage, invest and enjoy your money more effectively.

At times the blessings of wealth can have a “dark side” and can even feel like a curse. Achieving a state of “money harmony” through understanding your relationship to money can free you to enjoy and give positive meaning to the wealth you have.

2 Career Marriages

How to have time to nurture yourself and your partner, to raise children and enjoy your life while wearing many hats are core issues for couples whose careers are demanding and time consuming.

ADHD

ADHD ADD and LD: What ADHD, ADD, and LD are, how they affect the personality and lives of those who have them and how to effectively live with these conditions are core issues for those with these conditions, as well as their friends and families.

EMDR

This therapeutic method for unraveling traumatic reactions and enhancing self awareness and effectiveness is a modern addition to helping people develop fuller and more productive lives.