Jun 20, 2018 | Child & Teen Counseling, Family Counseling, Individual Counseling
Long since banished from most playgrounds, a teeter-totter is still familiar to many of us. Two or more children sit on opposite ends of a longboard attached to a triangular fulcrum. When the board is centered, and the children’s weights are evenly balanced between...
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 5, 2018 | Child & Teen Counseling, Couples & Marriage Counseling, Family Counseling, Individual Counseling
In our current society, many young people (and lots of us old folks;) complete more and more communication via text messaging. Although this can seem efficient and time-saving, there are a few key ideas to keep in mind when managing relationships (friends, romantic...
Apr 30, 2018 | Couples & Marriage Counseling, Family Counseling, Individual Counseling
Most of us agree that our lives would be better if we could forgive those that have hurt us. So why don’t we? Below are three of the most common reasons people choose not to forgive. 1. I don’t want to send the message that what happened was okay. Forgiving someone...
Aug 6, 2017 | Child & Teen Counseling, Couples & Marriage Counseling, Individual Counseling
Have you ever asked yourself if you are running towards something or running away from something? It’s a simple question, but possibly a profound answer. All too often, we spend our energies running out of fear. We run aimlessly away from the thing that we believe...
May 29, 2017 | Child & Teen Counseling, Couples & Marriage Counseling, Individual Counseling
There are so many things on my mind these days, and I find that they range from relationships to self-care, my future to exercise, self talk… and nearly everything in between. Honestly, if I am not mindful they can begin to wear on me and load me down. How about you?...
