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
Unhealthy guilt derives from an egoic need to be more powerful than we actually are.
Bending with the Wind
“Remember, stress is what makes a tree strong enough to sustain the wear and tear that it will face later in life.” Anupum Pant Ever watch a tree bend in the wind? As you watch,
Vain Imaginings
“Guilt: The gift that keeps on giving.” Erma Bombeck In a previous post (Good Shame/Bad Shame), I posited that in evolutionary terms we are wired for shame. I also proposed that while shame in its
Taking the High Road
"How people treat you is their karma. How you react is yours." Wayne Dyer One way to prevent, or at least minimize conflict in relationships, I’ve discovered, is not to react emotionally to what other