by Tracy | Dec 9, 2019 | Family of LGBTIQA+ people, Health & Wellness Coaching, Self Care
Thank you for the photo, by Bich Tran from Pexels How do I know what would be most useful, therapy or coaching? Is there a difference? Can I do both? My thoughts around these choices are exactly that. They are a choice that is open to each individual. It...
by Tracy | Nov 25, 2019 | Family of LGBTIQA+ people, LGBTQI+ Health & Wellness, Parents of LGBTQ+ people
Photo by Prateek Katyal from Pexels Why accepting your LGBTQ+ child is not enough… “Language shapes the way we think and determines what we can think about” ~ Benjamin Lee Whorf Which one reflects how you’re feeling? How would you like to...
by Tracy | Oct 16, 2019 | Family of LGBTIQA+ people, Self Care
“Continuity gives us roots; change gives us branches, letting us stretch and grow and reach new heights” ~ Pauline R. Kezer Change can be difficult. It can be scary and overwhelming. It can certainly bring up a whole bunch of emotions for people. The...
by Tracy | Sep 24, 2019 | Family of LGBTIQA+ people, Health & Wellness Coaching
We all want to be heard, this is for sure. However in the fast-paced world we live in today, this does not always happen. Have you ever been talking with someone, telling them something important to you, and felt like they simply weren’t there? They’re there in...
by Tracy | Aug 26, 2019 | Family of LGBTIQA+ people
* LGBTIQA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer or Questioning, Asexual or Agender, Plus. The plus represents anyone whose identity is not represented by the previous labels) For those who are new or living ‘outside’ the LGBTIQA+ community, the...
by Tracy | Jul 16, 2019 | Family of LGBTIQA+ people, Uncategorized
Is someone to blame? My child is gay. Is it my fault? Did I do something wrong? Did I cause them to be gay? I first want to reassure you that none of these questions are unusual. It is a common concern for parents to worry about whether or not they or someone else has...
by Tracy | Jul 16, 2019 | Family of LGBTIQA+ people
But, isn’t it just a phase? This is one of the most common questions I get asked about LGBTQA+ young people. “Isn’t it just a phase? Couldn’t it be a stage they are going through? Didn’t we all go through stages of experimentation? I remember when I was younger, I...
by Tracy | Jun 17, 2019 | Self Care
Following on from my last post, where we explored various aspects of mindfulness and what it is and isn’t, let’s go a little further and explore the ‘sitting’ element of mindfulness. A structured, seated mindfulness practice can be challenging to develop and stick to....
by Tracy | Jun 4, 2019 | Self Care
Practicing being in the here and now, to develop a rich mindfulness practice. I love this photo. I took it a few years ago in Darjeeling, India. I feel like it demonstrates beautifully, how we can see and pay attention to what is right in front of us, flapping in the...
by Tracy | Apr 5, 2019 | Self Care
How do you feel about goal setting? Let’s escape from the ‘goal setting box’ and make it work in your favour. I believe the answer to this question is yes and no. I guess that’s not that helpful, but bare with me, I will explain and you can draw your own conclusions....
