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Juno - Setting Boundaries
Juno is Chad and Heather’s (my son and daughter-in-law) dog who sets his own boundaries. Wow, if Juno can set boundaries, you can do it...
Mona Cooley
Jun 21, 20193 min read


Talking About Vulnerability And Shame
“Vulnerability is the birth place of innovation, creativity and change,” according to Brene Brown. Think about this statement. Innovation...
Mona Cooley
Jun 17, 20192 min read


We All Need To Come Together!
“We all need to come together,” is being said more and more in the paper, in political environments and in networking with businesses and...
Mona Cooley
Jun 7, 20194 min read


Masking the Core Issues
While walking in the morning, my creative juices stirred and the words “MASKING THE CORE ISSUES” popped into my head. When I hear words...
Mona Cooley
May 24, 20193 min read


Questions
You have been receiving our newsletter, kudos to Melissa who does a fabulous makeover every week. Attending a session yesterday,...
Mona Cooley
May 16, 20192 min read


Conflict Can Be Healthy
The blog this week is for you to think about the quote below. What I am encouraging you to do is think about how you can implement what...
Mona Cooley
May 13, 20193 min read


How To Listen
What happens in the 10-week sessions? Hearing there was a 96% success rating in a pilot project supported by Thumbs Up Foundation in...
Mona Cooley
Apr 18, 20193 min read


Lead With Purpose
Recently, I facilitated a group of leaders who attended seven 1-hour sessions to work through challenges, learn from each other, share...
Mona Cooley
Apr 12, 20192 min read


Scared of Being Bashed
“I am scared I am going to be bashed” – This statement has been mentioned to me several times. Loved ones think if they were to...
Mona Cooley
Apr 5, 20193 min read


Trust Is Needed Now
Who do you trust? Trust is a big issue in society today. When listening to conversations about what is happening in people’s lives, trust...
Mona Cooley
Mar 29, 20193 min read


My Daughter's Suicide Attempt
This is a special guest post by Marcia, client and coach of Cool Family Solutions My daughter was diagnosed with anxiety and depression...
Mona Cooley
Mar 7, 20196 min read


Every family faces difficult and emotional times.
This is a guest post from a participant in our 10 week sessions. This is her experience in her words. It takes a lot of courage to share...
Mona Cooley
Mar 1, 20191 min read


Change Today, Impacts Tomorrow
Lives are BUSY, CHAOTIC and at times so overwhelming it takes your breath away. The experiences of life, especially those hard- hitting...
Mona Cooley
Feb 22, 20193 min read


What You Do Affects Others?
What you do affects the health and wellness for you and others. Have you tried to help someone who is struggling whether it is a friend,...
Mona Cooley
Feb 15, 20194 min read


Make A Wish
When Oprah interviewed Tina Turner, she had a wish to ‘Just Be’. What is your wish? Have you taken time to know what you wish for? What...
Mona Cooley
Feb 8, 20193 min read


Seeking to Understand
SEEKING TO UNDERSTAND What motivates you to make-a-decision? What inspires you to leap into action? What blocks you to make-a-decision or...
Mona Cooley
Feb 5, 20194 min read


What is Your Story?
What is your story? What changes do you want to change? If you are feeling devastated, hopeless, you can change your story to what you...
Mona Cooley
Jan 25, 20193 min read


Courage and Endurance
Dam those pesky nuances! Approaching difficult family life situations with courage and endurance is what it takes to move thru pesky...
Mona Cooley
Jan 21, 20193 min read


Inside Out Tells All
Over the holidays, I took “ time out” for me with no guilt! I watched movies, read, spent time with family, baked and enjoy all the...
Mona Cooley
Jan 11, 20194 min read


Conversations with a Rattlesnake
Reading books was not always a priority in life, especially in my teen years but that has changed. Today, I am an avid reader and have...
Mona Cooley
Jan 4, 20193 min read
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