Jan 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
Life is filled with challenges, some of which are beyond our control. It’s a common saying that we must “accept the things we cannot change”, especially when facing situations like past events, the actions of others, or unforeseen circumstances such as illness or job...
Jan 17, 2024 | Family Counseling, Individual Counseling, Teen Counseling
Taking your teen’s phone away isn’t always the answer. Typically, I do not advocate for a teenager to completely lose access to their phone and/or computer as a consequence for a disciplinary measure. It can alter behaviors out of compliance, but this can...
Jan 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
All of us have a template embedded in our consciousness. It primarily originates in our upbringing, although experiences certainly play a role in shaping this template. So, here’s a definition of template: “Something that seems as a model for others to copy, a preset...
Jan 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
A healthy view of self is a necessary building block to a quality life. How do you develop that view? Certainly, our life expression helps develop our self esteem as does our personality structure. The whole structure versus nurture dynamic. But, for the purposes of...
Dec 26, 2023 | Holiday, Individual Counseling
It is two days past the winter solstice. (I’m writing now b/c I’m an introvert & I need time to process before I speak.) I went outside the morning of 12/21/23 to mediate as this is a practice of mine in the solstice & equinox. My intent during this practice...