by Sheryl Lisa Finn | Apr 5, 2026 | Mother Wound |
I define a mother wound as: A rupture of attunement where a mother, due to her own unmet needs, lack of fulfillment/sense of self, and/or narcissistic and judgmental tendencies is unable to meet the emotional needs of her child. The mother’s expectations and needs...
by Sheryl Lisa Finn | Mar 29, 2026 | Relationships |
One of the aspects of psychology I love most is that there are endless layers to explore about every topic. Because psychology is a relatively new field, there’s still a lot we don’t know. And because the mind and soul are as vast as the universe, there...
by Sheryl Lisa Finn | Mar 15, 2026 | Relationships |
Note: Proceed at your own risk if you don’t want spoilers! Once a week my husband and I have a home date night where we watch a show or film, and our film-buff son is often our source of recommendations. While my husband will watch a wide range of media from...
by Sheryl Lisa Finn | Mar 8, 2026 | Anxiety, Break Free From Relationship Anxiety, Divorce/Calling it Off/Break Up, Highly Sensitive Person, Intrusive Thoughts, Relationships |
Note: The post was originally published in December 2015. Below is an updated version in March 2026. I’ll never forget the day I was trying to find a parking spot at our local market and I saw this bumper sticker: Great Doubt Great Awakening Little Doubt Little...
by Sheryl Lisa Finn | Mar 1, 2026 | Relationships |
A few nights ago at dinner the topic of marriage came up. Our younger son, Asher, having witnessed many couples either struggling or divorced over his sixteen years, said, “Doesn’t seem like there are a lot of happy marriages.” My husband, Daev, and...
by Sheryl Lisa Finn | Feb 22, 2026 | Dying/Death |
I’m thrilled to share this guest post by my husband, Daev Finn, a licensed professional counselor working here in Boulder, Colorado and worldwide, where he shares, with wisdom and vulnerability, a bit of his journey around processing unfinished business,...
by Sheryl Lisa Finn | Feb 15, 2026 | Relationships |
In last week’s blog post I explored the question of “What is ‘Enough’ in Romantic Love?” One reader commented: “The friendship conversation always triggers me. I can’t tell if I truly don’t like him, or if I’m seeing him through...
by Sheryl Lisa Finn | Feb 8, 2026 | Relationships |
At the core of relationship anxiety is the doubt about enough: • Is my partner attractive enough? • Am I in love enough? • Do we have enough intellectual stimulation? • Is there enough emotional connection? • Are they social enough? As I’ve stated in many blog posts,...
by Sheryl Lisa Finn | Feb 1, 2026 | Highly Sensitive Person |
The most common form of therapy today is often referred to as “talk therapy.” The client talks while the therapist listens then reflects and offers insights, tools, and guidance. There is, indeed, a lot of talking happening. While words are essential, I...
by Sheryl Lisa Finn | Jan 25, 2026 | Sexuality |
It’s tragic to say, but I don’t know anyone who hasn’t struggled with some aspect of body shame at some point in their life. Whether it’s trying to fit into the ever-shifting beauty standards for young people or grappling with the realities of...
