Your children will thank you later. Dear Mom and Dad, Although I may not be able to verbalize my feelings just yet, and may not even know what it is that I really want and need from you at this young age, I am going to tell you what I will say to you when I am all grown up. I … [Read more...]
Your First Step to an Improved Life
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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...]
Open Your Mind… or you may miss something
Often, people come into counseling because something in their lives is not working for them. They may be depressed. They may have anxiety. Their marriage may be falling apart. Maybe they have been grieving old wounds for years, and they just can't find joy in life. Teenagers may … [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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