Strength

The Trauma That Remains – – 8 Ways We Can Let Go of Childhood Bullying

The Trauma That Remains – – 8 Ways We Can Let Go of Childhood Bullying

Trauma that we’ve experienced can sit with us for a long time. The feelings of fear, guilt, anxiety, depression, low self worth, paranoia, feeling

6 Tips to Help You Breathe Amid Chaos and Coronavirus

6 Tips to Help You Breathe Amid Chaos and Coronavirus

It feels like forever. It feels like the world has gone mad, and that we will never recover. But, this will not last forever. Here are some tips to help you breathe right now, even while facing Coronavirus.

A Counselor’s Review— 10 ways to silence your inner critic

A Counselor’s Review— 10 ways to silence your inner critic

If you happen to be watching American Idol, this season’s contestants are phenomenally talented!  They each seem to have found their authenticity. It’s a pretty diverse group.  Not all of them realized, as pointed out by the judges, just how good they really are. 

Your inner child – – How it can tell you what you need

Your inner child – – How it can tell you what you need

If you’re not familiar with the concept of your inner child, it’s your original or true self.  It’s that self that is you before life happened.  It’s you before

A Counselor’s Review—Revisiting the mind/body connection

A Counselor’s Review—Revisiting the mind/body connection

Last Sunday night on the long running TV show, 60 Minutes, I watched the story of a husband and wife. The wife had Alzheimer’s. They both decided to

Counselor’s Inspirational—How can you let go?

Counselor’s Inspirational—How can you let go?

I’ve seen a theme lately of people struggling with letting go.  It is work to change your thinking, and move towards acceptance of what is.  But,

A Counselor’s Review on the Pain of Loss – – 7 Ways It Can Lead to Joy

A Counselor’s Review on the Pain of Loss – – 7 Ways It Can Lead to Joy

This is kind of part three of a series. I lost a friend of many years on April 15th to brain cancer. It kind of feels so long ago, but also only like yesterday.

What you’re feeling –What is it really?

What you’re feeling –What is it really?

How do you feel?  That question may sound like pop psychology, but there’s nothing pop about it. There are things that will trigger feelings

After divorce—5 points that can help you find your way

After divorce—5 points that can help you find your way

After divorce, I’ve heard differing perspectives. Neither are wrong. It’s what’s right for you. Some people feel like

Thought stopping – –A top counseling tool

Thought stopping – –A top counseling tool

Trying to change the way you think, that affects the way you then act, can be accomplished by an exercise--made consistent--