Posts by Traci Ruble
The Cyclical Stages of Love: Couples Counseling Insights
What do lovers and mothers have in common? I am getting ready to head out on vacation, and it is an interesting time for me for two reasons. First, I like to reflect on my work before taking my big annual vacation. Second, I have to plan, pack, and arrange for two young sons on…
Loving and expressing who we are: a heartsong from Aaron
I first met Aaron this year when my oldest kid started Kindergarten. Aaron was in his after school program. When I got to meet Aaron for the first time he was wearing a dress, and his messy blonde hair and a warm feeling of love was swirling around this special soul. I felt it and have…
Just get over it vs. I love you and I am with you
I have two young sons and sometimes one of them will throw a knock-down-drag-out-tantrum and I can feel the internal dialogue inherited from my family in my head screaming: “Shut up! Get over it kid!” Sometimes I am less than attuned, and while I don’t say “shut up,” my body posture or a flip comment probably…
What is mental health?
It’s mental health awareness month in May and I think it apropos to define mental health. Of course, this is no easy task, as there are many different definitions of mental health. So what is mental health? You can watch this video clip or read on. Click here to download the Taking Care of Your Mind Worksheet to…
Strength and Vulnerability: Psychotherapy for First Time Users
Traci Ruble gives a great talk about the hidden strengths inside vulnerability. “Being vulnerable is not the same as being weak. Misconceptions about vulnerability can make people who have never been to psychotherapy feel nervous about trying to get help. This talk is about what it is like to start therapy and what actually happens in…
One Key Question for Marketing Your Practice
A little over two years ago, when I got licensed as a therapist, marketing my practice was not a total enigma to me because I had already been a private practice intern for six years. During that time I marketed to get all the clients I had on my own. I was lucky, because I…
F&%k Positive Thinking
Person You: “Man I had a really crappy day. I just learned that my co-worker, whom I can’t stand, got a promotion and I feel mad, jealous, and worried that maybe I suck. I am just really spinning.” Friend 1: “Oh you shouldn’t think that way about yourself. You are fantastic. If you think positively…
How To Make It Through The Holidays With Family
Tips for how to having a good time during the holidays with family!
Will Work For Love: Workaholism
“There is a shadow side to over-working and workaholism that often goes unnoticed as the ‘worker bee’ gets more and more efficient at their busyness…the painful trade offs of missing out on true joy, well being and connection go totally unrecognized.” – Traci Ruble Ever drop everything to pick up a kid from school for…
Inner Critic Taking the Joy Out of Motherhood? Try This!
Motherhood cooks up a particularly ripe environment for self criticism and the inner critic. Mindfulness practice tames the brain’s old adaptation so mother to mother we can connect with each other again. This 18 minute podcast will talk about the brain, why we do this and what makes motherhood particularly challenging. Wisdom form Rafael Cushnir…
Welcome To The Tribe, Mothers
This 15 minute Oh Mama! episode gives all mamas the experience of being held by a tribe of mothers while practicing mindfulness, releasing burdens and setting intentions for the day. This first episide sets the intention for future Oh Mama! broadcasts. Are you willing to join the tribe of mothers who are commiting to self…
We Need Each Other
We need each other but we do not always know how to do it without clinging or avoiding. Buddhists say there are some guarantees in life – we will suffer and nothing stays the same. Problem is we want things to stay the same, to have control, to feel good and comfortable and for life…