Mary Rizk
Transformative Writer, Counselor, Mediator, Coach
B. Arts, M. Arts, M. Ed. Studies (Guidance & Counseling)
TRANSFORMATIVE INSIGHTS
Welcome to my website
The topics and themes that I explore in this space emanate from my many years in the helping professions as an accredited counselor, mediator, restorative justice specialist and certified relationship coach.
My writings also derive from living a life — navigating and, at least so far, surviving the many ups and downs that existence on this planet delivers.
The themes that I write about generally center on inner change, interpersonal relationships, conflict transformation, codependency and addiction recovery — all very much part of the human condition, at least in my observation.
Sometimes those themes are explored separately and sometimes they are interwoven.
My wish is that you find my writings a source of inspiration and enjoyment.
LATEST POSTS
Because none of us is perfect, none of us is qualified to point the finger at anyone for anything.
Pointing the Finger
"Small-minded people blame others. Average people blame themselves. The wise see all blame as foolishness." Epictetus You know the old saying, don’t you? "When you point your finger at someone, remember that there are three
Breaking Open to a New Beginning
"When you are broken open you get to discover for the first time what is inside of you." Bryant McGill Traumatic things happen. Life-changing events that are so painful that we feel we are physically
Under Siege
“'Mad' is a term we use to describe a man who is obsessed with one idea and nothing else.” Ugo Betti We humans seem to have a tendency toward obsession. We fixate upon, over-do and