Written by Kristin Barton Cuthriell, M.Ed, MSW, LCSW It was a picture of a tree, laden with beautiful blossoms looking as if they were about to bloom, that caught my eye. The colors were radiant making the entire drawing come to life. The artist, a young-looking twelve-year-old … [Read more...]
Life Lessons: Losing the Game Doesn’t Make You a Loser
Written by Kristin Barton Cuthriell M.Ed, MSW, LCSW Success doesn’t look like an inclined plane. It looks more like a staircase with two steps up, one step back, two steps up, one step back. If you do not stop climbing when you take a step back, you will get to where you are … [Read more...]
Feeling Alone on Valentine’s Day: Help is on the Way!
Written by Kristin Barton Cuthriell M.Ed, MSW, LCSW Do you anticipate being alone this Valentine's Day? While there are people who do not care to recognize the holiday and others who are more than happy to spend the day alone, there are others who find the day filled with … [Read more...]
Self-Esteem: Practice Being Kind to Yourself
Written by Kristin Barton Cuthriell M.ED, MSW, LCSW YOU ARE WORTH IT! You can't expect others to treat you better than you treat yourself All of us want to be treated with kindness. The desire to be respected, loved, and cherished is universal. We all want to be treated with … [Read more...]
Practice a Healthy Perspective
Written by Kristin Barton Cuthriell, M.Ed, MSW, LCSW Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement, nothing can be done without hope and confidence. - Helen Keller Several years ago I was facilitating a group and the topic of discussion that day was personal strengths. I … [Read more...]