Knowing Feeling

Harnessing the Power of Your Emotions

Jennifer Lock Oman LISW, BCD

Drawing From the Wisdom of the Body

Has a mindfulness practice empowered your inner life? Drawing is another form of mindfulness that can tap into the wisdom of your body.

Distress and Overload: The Drumbeat of "Too Much"

While the overload of too much distress is everywhere, understanding its roots can direct us to what relieves it—in ourselves and others.

Finding Resilience in Uncertain Times

Resilience in a time of difficulty can feel elusive. Here are seven approaches I've learned from clients.

The Astros Lost It in the Sun: The Non-Apology Apology 

Intuitively, if not intellectually, we can all sense when an apology is sincere—and when it’s not. Here's why it's important to be able to say, “I’m sorry.”

The Value of Shame and Trust

When shame creates distance, trust bridges us to reconnection.

Shame Reframed: Pointing Towards Repair

As painful as the experience of shame is, understanding how disconnections occur, and how we react, can start us on the way to more productive reconnection in relationships.

Shame Reframed

Do you carry a lot of shame? You're in the company of others who also care about connection.

The Building Blocks of Emotion

Our emotions can overwhelm us at times. Mastery of those experiences can begin with knowing just nine innate affects.