Unexpressed and unresolved grief has a way of reappearing in the form of chronic anger and fits of rage. Many times parents bring children and adolescents into my office hoping that I can help fix their child's anger problem. As their story unfolds, so does the child's history … [Read more...]
One Man’s Life Changing Moment
Written by Kristin Barton Cuthriell, M.Ed, MSW, LCSW Life had gotten out of control. What started as a weekend binge had turned into a daily drunken stupor. When did it start? Was it in the sixth grade, sneaking alcohol from behind his dad's bar? In those days it seemed fun- … [Read more...]
Play the tape through
When you choose the behavior, you choose the consequences. When you choose the thoughts, you choose the consequences. -Dr. Phil, Life Strategies In my practice with clients, I have found myself using these Dr. Phil words over and over again. It sounds so simple, but most … [Read more...]
Radical Acceptance and Letting Go
Getting over a painful experience is much like crossing monkey bars. You have to let go at some point in order to move forward. –C.S. Lewis Are you holding on to something that is prohibiting you from moving forward in life? Are you stuck in the past, missing the moment? Are … [Read more...]
The Value of Validation
To validate is to recognize, establish, or illustrate worth. "I get you." "I understand you." "I respect you." "I hear you." "Your opinions matter." "You have worth." We all long to hear these things. We all long to be validated. You can validate another person regardless … [Read more...]
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