I work every day with women whose self-esteem and whose very sense of competency has been eroded, day by day, over many years by remaining with an emotionally abusive partner.  “Little things” — like “gaslighting“, …

What is it that helps people regain their balance when the mess of daily life knocks them down? It’s not reassurance that everything’s going to be all right. Actually, the most powerful stabilizing force is …

I’m very excited to tell you that The Self Development Place is now active on Facebook!
I’ll be sharing daily tips to inspire you to pursue your dreams, have great relationships, avoid depression, bounce back from …

As the parent of a now-adult who teaches herself new languages as a hobby while I struggle just to remember a new phone number, I have a fine-tuned comprehension for the fact that some people’s …