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Battling Thoughts I think anyone who has struggled with their mental health can relate to the idea that sometimes your thoughts can cause...

If you’re too busy for sex, you’re too busy! The truth is that sex, like all other facets of marriage, takes work. You have to be willing...

I loved sports cards when I was in the 4th grade; collected, traded, and talked about them in class. I also combed through many Beckett...

Have you already started working on those New Year’s resolutions? Or are you like me and already counting the number of times you’ve...

Resolutions Recently, I was sitting around my fire pit in the backyard with a few friends. We were chatting about all the great things we...

The truth is protecting ourselves is really costing us something we don’t know we need. That is, sincere connections made out of pure...

I’m here today to remind you to stop. Stop trying to do everything for everyone else. This time of year is about joy, so let it be...

Throwback Thursday Did you have a social media account years ago? If yes, you are likely being reminded of some of the past events and...

Stop Saying, “New Year, New Me!” More like “New Year, Same Ol’ Me.” I get the intent behind this, but you aren’t going to suddenly become...

The holidays bring meaning to certain days, and we bring much significance back to them.  When you have lost someone special, your world...

Expectations You might be faced with expectations from your family, friends and even yourself this holiday season. You may feel...

I took on the outlet store challenge this weekend and completed my Christmas shopping. Unfortunately, my feelings were no different than...

This month, I am going to take a step back from our goal-setting blogs. Instead, I will share a great technique I learned while spending...

How often should we be having sex? Great question! I’m glad you asked. It’s completely normal to wonder if you are having more or less...

Choice In my training as a counselor, there have been countless theories about why humans behave the way they do. I relate to some to and...

Family Getting married was extremely exciting for me. Not only because we were starting a new family together, but also because we got to...

One of the questions I always ask in my first few sessions is, “What are you hoping for?”  The answer to this question tells me a lot...

In your own families, you probably grew up with certain traditions. Now, as a new family unit, it’s your time to establish your own...

It is true, we live in an imperfect world where danger is real. You may have to search for hope and will have to choose to be happy....

Techniques I have learned a technique that helps me reflect while still moving forward. Take about five or ten minutes to make an...