Real Warriors Cry

by Tonya Ladipo Warrior (n.) “a person who fights in battles and is known for having courage and skill” or “a person who shows or has shown great vigor or courage.” Many of my clients are warriors though they seldom see themselves this way. They fight many battles, sometimes externally and sometimes internally, and they […]

Walking with Grace

by Tonya Ladipo This evening I was on Fox 29’s 5:00pm newscast. They contacted me to talk about mothers in the workplace and what is (or is not appropriate) to discuss. As soon as I have access to the link I will post it here. A brief review: Be human and honest. If you have […]

Ch-ch-changes

by Tonya Ladipo How is it that we can struggle with making changes that we know are good for us? We all have big and little things that we could do differently and it would significantly improve our lives. So why is it that going to bed earlier, writing about our feelings, or seeing our […]

Dance of Intimacy

by Tonya Ladipo Recently I’ve worked with some clients who are struggling to be emotionally intimate and also maintain a separateness from their loved one. I’ve seen this struggle with friendships, intimate partnerships, and even in the parent-child relationship. For some, having the As simple as it may seem, the first step is acknowledging the […]