Aug 7, 2018 | Couples & Marriage Counseling, Family Counseling, Individual Counseling
Age, socioeconomic status, and ethnicity do not seem to matter when it comes to the power of forgiveness. We all need forgiveness, but we all seem to struggle with it. Whether it’s our inability to accept or give it, we have a hard time dealing with forgiveness. All...
Jul 14, 2018 | Couples & Marriage Counseling, Family Counseling, Individual Counseling
How do we love each other better? Whether it be a spouse, a friend, or a stranger; I have thought into this question many times and believe a huge part of this is availability is the quality of being able to be used or obtained. Below are some simple tips to improve...
Jul 7, 2018 | Child & Teen Counseling, Couples & Marriage Counseling, Individual Counseling
I can mostly recall the scene on the ski slopes that day. A mother and child were lying directly in front of me while they fidgeted with their ski gear. I remember thinking, “Uh oh. They’re right where I want to go.” The next thing I remember is the ski patrolman...
Jul 1, 2018 | Child & Teen Counseling, Couples & Marriage Counseling, Individual Counseling
Gratitude is a guide to happiness. We all have so many things we can express gratitude for when we are asked directly, but typically the things we want to change or the things we don’t like remain on the forefront of our minds. Of course, this thought pattern will...
Jun 17, 2018 | Couples & Marriage Counseling, Family Counseling, Individual Counseling
Gratitude is when we are able to stop looking for the things we don’t have and be grateful for the things we do have. When we express gratitude it can show so many benefits; strengthen relationship, improve health, reduce stress, and increase resiliency. A frequently...
May 10, 2018 | Couples & Marriage Counseling, Family Counseling
If I were going to rank problems clients present to us in counseling, I would have to rank “extended family” in the top five. Is it possible to love and dislike at the same time? Yes, especially with our dear Siblings, Aunts/Uncles, beloved Parents and even our sweet...