by Leigh Germann, LCSW | Feb 28, 2019 | Exercises, Self Protection
Owning your ability to say “yes” and “no” is one of the tasks of honoring healthy boundaries. But it can be hard sometimes to know which answer to give, especially when wanting to please the people we care about. In fact, it can almost feel easier to go either one way...
by Leigh Germann, LCSW | Jun 6, 2018 | Self Protection
As a therapist, I’ve seen marriages crumble. Certainly, some of those relationships started out rocky from the beginning, but many began with good foundations. How does a good relationship fall apart? It usually doesn’t happen overnight. Just like a boat drifts away...
by Leigh Germann, LCSW | Jun 6, 2018 | Self Protection
When the alarm goes off in the morning, what’s the first thing you do?If you’re like most Americans with a cell phone, the first thing you do in the morning is check your phone. It may be the texts that you check first or the emails, or maybe it’s the social media...
by Leigh Germann, LCSW | May 27, 2018 | Self Protection
Ever feel like you’re doing it all alone and you’re about to go under? Being a mom is one of those full-time jobs that truly can’t be done alone. There is always more to do than time to do it. And often, your best efforts to meet everyone’s needs fall short...
by Leigh Germann, LCSW | Nov 27, 2017 | Pillar Post, Self Protection
In our world, we face dangers on a daily basis. Some are external and life-threatening such as fire, floods, financial loss, physical assault, loss of loved ones, etc. These are obvious stressors that require all of our attention and focus. Life literally stops when...
