Andrea J. Geesaman, LPC, NCC
The Art of Saying "No".... a Path to Peace
Be where you are. It is a challenge to be present when life gets busy. In our fast-paced world, we are constantly bombarded with...
Ellen J.W. Gigliotti, LMFT
Fall...ing
Ah, Fall. Pumpkin spice lattes. Changing leaves. Crisp November mornings. Pumpkin spice lattes. Warm mulled apple cider. Black Friday...
Ellen J.W. Gigliotti, LMFT
Two Boldly Go
Nearly 39 years ago my husband Pete and I together took a bold step – a big chance – in marrying each other. At the time, I remember...
Andrea J. Geesaman, LPC, NCC
"Bye Bye, Stress- Finding Joy in Creative Expression”
What comes to mind when you hear the word creativity? Often, we confuse creativity with artistic talent. The phrase “being creative” is...
Ellen J.W. Gigliotti, LMFT
Funny. Not funny.
I was in Haiti for maybe my sixth trip, all of which had been uneventful, safe and productive (albeit hot). We were traveling in caravan...
Ellen J.W. Gigliotti, LMFT
It's not a bad word
A recent conversation with my preschooler granddaughter: Me (for probably the third time): “Please pick up your toys, or it’s straight to...
Ellen J.W. Gigliotti, LMFT
What to do when your world falls apart
Pretty much the definition of your world falling apart is that it hits you without notice – one moment you are going about your merry...
Ellen J.W. Gigliotti, LMFT
Gulp!
Feeling anxious? Join the crowd. Once “just” a mental illness (although the most prevalent, currently affecting about 18% of the US...
Ellen J.W. Gigliotti, LMFT
My superstar husband, the grace of God, and (almost) three years
I wrote earlier about a huge trial that my husband and I went through a few years ago. In point of fact – it’s been almost – key word:...
Andrea J. Geesaman, LPC, NCC
The Subtle Ways an Oyster Makes a Pearl
I started to write this blog post weeks ago. Typically words flow easily for me but this post was personal and more of a challenge to...
