by Joan Shaver, LMFT | Fierce and Fabulous |
GIRLS DAY OUT, YEY. My girlfriend and I were going to realize one of our New Year’s intents to indulge, once a month, in an activity that reconnects us with the feminine side of our nature. LACMA was our destination. We were going to see the exhibit called... by Joan Shaver, LMFT | Healthy and Vibrant |
Recently, I opened the waiting room door to welcome the woman I was going to have a meeting with. From the way she was holding herself, I could tell she was in extreme pain. Her back had gone out. After saying hello, I asked her if I could carry the obviously heavy... by Joan Shaver, LMFT | Soft and Strong |
Relate AND Communicate! When it comes to women and relationships, the relationship is always top of mind. Yet what happens when the relationship dynamic is not an active part of the communication process? All efforts to bond are lost. Lately, I have been thinking a... by Joan Shaver, LMFT | Fierce and Fabulous |
Excerpts taken from the first chapter in the book Lipstick and Soul Women have a blind spot. Although cognitively in tune, most women, contrary to what they might believe, falter when it comes to being in touch with their authentic emotional needs. Through thirty... by Joan Shaver, LMFT | Self-Care Success |
I Can Do That Slogan Getting to: “I can do that!” Every time I open up a magazine I see yet another article addressing the issue of how you can take care of yourself. Some articles are written so cleverly I actually wish I had written them myself. Others are so full...
