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Read MoreMelissa Kester, LMFT provides therapy for individuals, couples and adult family members. By looking into past and present relationships, we work to develop new patterns and capacities with our clients to allow them more fulfilling relationships.
We are a community of engaged and thoughtful, systemically trained practitioners. Melissa practices indepth psychotherapy that incorporates systemic, relational, contemplative and psychodynamic therapy.
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Read MoreInfertility has been a rising concern for our friends, family members, and our communities. Dealing with infertility can be an extremely stressful and painful experience. It has become a frequent issue for many of my clients and I am frequently looking for ways to speak about this issue in ways that will be supportive.
During this journey, I came across an article from Resolve that helps us understand the do's and don'ts when speaking to someone who is experiencing infertility. The article states "Infertility is, indeed, a very painful struggle. The pain is similar to the grief over losing a loved one, but it is unique because it is a recurring grief."
I can only hope that as we navigate this issue in therapy, in our families and in our community, that we do so with respect and sensitivity to help ease the suffering for the people we so dearly care for.
Below is a link to the full article.
http://www.resolve.org/support-and-services/for-family--friends/infertility-etiquette.html
Like the flower that cannot exist alone, neither can we. In each individual there is their guardian, sibling, elder, social leaders, country men and women, friends, lovers, earth, sky, ocean, farmer, etc... All these things help shape and effect us. And no one object or person does that better than our family...
Read MoreDoes the Level of stress we have in our lives define our level of success and more specifically who we are?
We complain of feeling tired all the time, of being overwhelmed with duties of work,family, personal health, and commitment to friends. As we attempt to help manage and curb the overwhelming duties involved , we can present with a level of resistance akin to someone stealing our identity. Many of us try to achieve a near perfect outcome to all of the "have to's" in our lives...
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