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Gratitude is an emotion similar to thankfulness.  What many do not understand is that gratitude comes from within a person and not from...

Motherhood is hard. Mother hood gets more challenging with postpartum blues and it’s more intense emotions. During the holidays, the...

Living with a mental illness is isolating. You can start to feel like no one sees you or your struggles. It can cause challenges in your...

Here’s 8 things attempt survivors want you to know. You can – and should – ask someone who could be suicidal how they’re feeling. Many...

I recently listened to a podcast called Sorta Awesome. A licensed clinical social worker Leann Gardner (http://www.leanngardner.com) was...

Parents may get divorced, but they must continue to interact with each other on behalf of the children. It’s beneficial to the child that...

Making Decisions You learn when you are kid to choose between right and wrong, but nothing in life is that simple. When you are working...

1 Corinthians 13:4-5 New International Version (NIV) states that, “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it...

Newlyweds, don’t relax just yet. You are still in for a ride after the wedding day! As you start on the delicate, sometimes frustrating,...

The Elements of Sand Tray There are seven elements involved in the sand tray process. They are: sand, symbols, water, the client’s...

When things are busy in one area of our life, we sometimes fall behind in other areas. Daylight savings reminded me about how important...

Disclaimer: I very much believe kids are a blessing and we should involve them in activities that nurture their soul and builds...

I had to prioritize my time. Missing multiple workouts was not something I would tolerate any longer. Looking back, it wasn’t just...

Struggling with mental health is something that many people deal with. One common coping mechanism people use is reading, because it...

These are common occurrences if you have been identifying yourself based on your job, social organization, your family’s opinion, or your...

We all have an inner critic that leads us to be insecure. Some have an inner critic that is loud, overwhelming, and that influences daily...

I promise to be your lover, companion, and friend. Your partner in parenthood, ally in conflict, greatest fan, toughest...

So often, we find ourselves in a pattern of negative thinking. Thoughts quickly escalate from “Dang it, I messed that up” to “you’re a...

The “honeymoon” phase floats on by and then BAM! You guys find yourself in the midst of your first fight. The first fight can be...

To begin, what is the difference between sex and gender? Sex is the physical biological traits that distinguish between male and female....