Anxiety and Stress

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--

Counselor’s Inspirational—Are you paying attention?

Counselor’s Inspirational—Are you paying attention?

Paying attention to signs, lessons, being aware, mindfulness, being present in the moment, learning from others, paying attention to your gut – –

A Counselor’s Review on Happiness – –10 lessons that are worth it

A Counselor’s Review on Happiness – –10 lessons that are worth it

I’d been struggling with what to write about this week, especially after last week’s blog. I was happy to get my monthly subscription of Psychology Today that went straight from my mailbox

Can couples counseling be harmful?

Can couples counseling be harmful?

I was recently asked the above question. I answered with my best knowledge, but decided it was worth more research, as it certainly is an important question.  Could getting couples counseling, “rock the boat“, possibly making a situation worse?

The consulting counselor— How can we all be happy?

The consulting counselor— How can we all be happy?

“There’s too many cooks in the kitchen.”  “Too many cooks spoil the broth.”  “There’s always, ‘one’.”  Oftentimes, whether in the workplace, or our personal lives, we will run into people that we may clash with—

Anger – – A counselor’s inspirational

Anger – – A counselor’s inspirational

Anger – – it shows itself in many ways. It can originate in families.  It can be a part of domestic violence. It can affect not only you, but those around you at work, or in your everyday life.  But, what’s behind anger?

A Counselor’s Review on Toxic People—Don’t let them in!

A Counselor’s Review on Toxic People—Don’t let them in!

We’ve deleted and blocked people on social media.  We’ve had arguments within our families.  We’ve lost friends, and we appear more divided than ever. It seems like everywhere we turn, there is something that is less than positive. 

A Counselor’s Review on Loneliness—What can you do?

A Counselor’s Review on Loneliness—What can you do?

When my monthly magazine subscription of Psychology Today came in the mail, the main title stood out to me more than others—The Loneliness Cure—How to Make Connections That Count, by Jennifer Latson. I have seen my clients go through divorces, grieve losses,

Relationships—Counselor’s inspirational on being vulnerable

Relationships—Counselor’s inspirational on being vulnerable

“What makes you vulnerable makes you beautiful.”  --Brene Brown

Allowing yourself to be open and vulnerable for the greater good is not always easy.

Counselor’s inspirational – – Boundaries for your benefit

Counselor’s inspirational – – Boundaries for your benefit

Boundaries – – sometimes they are harder to set than others, or even to make at all. However, if a person is stressing you out, making you feel crappy about yourself, or