I operate from a deep-rooted knowledge and belief that each of us is the product of our biology (nature) and our interactions and communications within our family (nurture). But most importantly, it is our relationship with our mother and father or their stand-ins that is crucial. I focus heavily on the nurture side and how some of those interactions can present stumbling blocks to your future growth.

This family map shows how you developed into the person you are. It’s like a funnel. All of dad’s assets and liabilities go directly into the funnel…the ones that we can see (good sense of humor, athletic…) as well as the ones that he has internalized (shyness, fear of confrontation… and dad’s secret – he used to get bullied on his way to school every day.) Same for mom…she’s outgoing…fun to be with…and raised by a controlling mom and absent dad.