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By Dr. Elizabeth King, LCSW, CHt

As a psychotherapist, I see a lot of women who have “daddy issues”. Whether it was one tragic moment, or all throughout their lives, having problems with a father can be devastating. With Father’s Day approaching this weekend,  I thought it would be good to address this topic because there is a lot of hurt that can surface during this time.

By Dr. Elizabeth King, LCSW, CHt

Part II of V
It’s time for the next letter in our SASSY acronym – what does the “A” stand for?
The A in SASSY Stands for Assertive.
The core idea behind being an Assertive Woman is that we must be assertive in order to effect change – both in our own lives and in society as a whole. Society tells us that to be assertive as a woman is something bad: we are labeled “bossy”, “shrill”, and “emotional” when we speak up or speak out …labeled, and then disregarded or discarded.

By Dr. Elizabeth King, LCSW, CHt

Part I of V
I’ve wanted to do a series of blog posts about what it means to be SASSY from the standpoint of our core values, our vision, and our mission. Today is a great day to start!
The First S in Sassy Stands for Smart.
The core idea behind being a Smart Woman is that we recognize a universal truth – we are stronger together than apart! Being supported and inspired by other women leads to supporting and inspiring even more women – it’s the beauty of the infinity symbol made manifest in our lives.

By Dr. Elizabeth King, LCSW, CHt

Women have always been a powerful driving force across the globe. When we are able to put aside our differences and embrace intersectionality, we become a force to be reckoned with! The concept of women standing up for and with other women isn’t new. History is full of fearless, determined, compassionate women who reached out to others around them to accomplish mighty things.

By Dr. Elizabeth King, LCSW, CHt

Creativity is one of the most important characteristics someone can have. Unfortunately, a creative mind is often left unappreciated. What you need to remember is that society constantly pushes people to conform and be average, like everyone else. You need to be more than that and use your creativity to spark new conversations, connections, and ideas.

By Dr. Elizabeth King, LCSW, CHt

When you first think of marketing, you might start off by thinking of the advertisements you see on billboards or the logos you see on cars. However, marketing is much more than that. Knowing how to market yourself is crucial not just in business, but in everyday life.

By Dr. Elizabeth King, LCSW, CHt

Take a risk with caution and whether you win or lose, you will learn a lesson. That knowledge/experience will be more valuable than what you would receive from the question “What if?”

By Dr. Elizabeth King, LCSW, CHt

It’s been an amazing year for Suits, Stilettos and Lipstick (SSL). We’ve been growing our membership, opening new SASSY communities in different cities, and planning a 1,000 women conference for the Fall! People ask us what is the secret to our success. Simply put, we are focused on what Marcus Lemonis from the T.V. show, “The Profit” says are the three key ingredients to success; people, product, process. I thought it would be fun and informative if I share with you how we apply it to our organization. My goal is to provide you with my trade secrets that will help you in business and life.

By Dr. Elizabeth King, LCSW, CHt

Selflessness. It’s a core value most women have hardwired, and it’s reinforced by society – we are nurturers, we care, we serve. What many of us don’t realize is that we can make a conscious choice to perform extra acts of selflessness and become role models, mentors, and leaders by example.

By Yvonne Haase, LMHC

Too often couples come into counseling with the complaint that the passion that once ignited their relationship has fizzled out. Even the most romantic of couples every now and then hit dead ends with regards to the passion and spark in their relationship. The truth is, if you want to have a relationship where you are falling in love again and again with your partner, you’re going to have to do the work.

By Dr. Elizabeth King, LCSW, CHt

Coming into the New year, we are hopeful and willing to make positive change in our lives. The hard part is committing longer than just the winter months and sticking to the path of your journey. Your goals may not be achieved overnight and sometimes as the year progresses, we can get caught up in different obligations. One of the most important parts of staying dedicated to your New Year’s resolution, is prioritizing it.

Dr. Elizabeth King, LCSW, CHt

t’s International Women’s Month! We held our mini-retreat this year on International Women’s Day, celebrating women in all walks of life, in all shapes, all sizes, all career paths, and all relationship statuses. We laughed, learned, and shared; motivated each other to do even more in the coming months; and reminded each other that in order to nurture those around us we first must nurture ourselves.

By Dr. Elizabeth King, LCSW, CHt

As a serial entrepreneur (I have 4 companies), producer of major conferences, psychotherapist, writer, wife, mom, grandmother and active member of my community it is difficult to have a work-life balance. Yes, indeed my life is very hectic, but I love what I do so much that it is hard for me to stop. I am sure you are not doing a lot, right? lol

By Dr. Elizabeth King, LCSW, CHt

Finding inner beauty can be difficult at times. Life can knock you down, but you have to have a voice within you that pushes you back up. Have that voice tell you, “I am enough”. As a female empowerment leader, I am often asked by other women how I can put aside my imperfections and find beauty on both the inside and outside. Over the years, I have come up with five SASSY ways to get you started on this path of confidence and beauty.

by Dr. Elizabeth King, LCSW, CHt

Merry March! As you may already know, March is Women’s History Month. This month, we celebrate the innumerable accomplishments made by women throughout history, and we honor our femininity as the great force that it is.

Dr. Elizabeth King, LCSW, CHt

During a stagnant phase in your life, you may be wondering what is holding you back from advancing to the next level. All of the tools to success are there, but there seems to be an invisible obstacle that is impenetrable.

By Dr. Elizabeth King, LCSW, CHt

As women, we often forget to make ourselves a priority. It is essential to take time for self-care and to get in control of our lives’.

By Dr. Elizabeth King, LCSW, CHt

The Y in SASSY is for Young at Heart. No matter what age we are, retaining our sense of wonder, kindness, creativity, and imagination is so vital to being a SASSY woman!

By Dr. Elizabeth King, LCSW, CHt

The month of February marks the start of the season of love. It seems as though every store has a section devoted to showing affection to the one that you love by gifting them a teddy bear, chocolate, jewelry, and roses.

Dr. Elizabeth King, LCSW, CHt

Life is all about balance. We see it throughout society with various iconic symbols like the zodiac Libra scale and Justitia’s Scale of Justice. These symbols convey a strong sense of meaning in our society because of their relevance in our daily lives’ and their emphasis on symmetry. Reflect on this and make all effort to apply this to your daily life.

by Dr. Elizabeth King, LCSW, CHt

Work-life can be hard to handle. Adding family and yourself to the equation is no easy task and can make anyone feel overwhelmed. The responsibility that comes with the ups and downs of daily life may take a toll on your well-being. Take time to reflect on what has made you happy in the past in order to move forward and create a joyful life. Focusing on your physical and emotional well-being needs to be a priority and can only guarantee success. After all, how can we help others if we have not helped ourselves’? Establish a new life for yourself focused on positivity and betterment in these simple ways:

By Dr. Elizabeth King, LCSW, CHt

Every professional woman knows the constant struggle to strike a perfect work-life balance. There is so much guilt that comes with not being able to be at your daughter’s dance recital or your best friend’s wedding because you had to attend an important meeting with a client or you had a hard deadline.

By Dr. Elizabeth King, LCSW, CHt

With all of the “End of The Year” articles floating around discussing what sort of things we should aim to accomplish in 2017, it can be hard to piece a part what we need to focus on as SASSY women.
Here are 3 ways all SASSY women can get prepared and stay prepared for 2017.