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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...

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....

In 1988, an aircraft flying out of Detroit crashed immediately after takeoff because the crew failed to deploy the flaps. Almost exactly...

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

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...

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...

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

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...

Growing up with a sister with Spina Bifida gave me the opportunity to witness firsthand what living with a disability entails. I watched...

I don’t think there is any good way to talk about this, so let’s just dive right in. I’m talking about consent!  As a parent, about a...

This is a real monster that many people are facing every day. For domestic abuse victims, everyday life can be lonely, isolated, and...

Lately, I’ve been struggling with control, particularly the inability to control others. After weeks of trying to force specific...

A landowner may be liable for injuries to children who trespass on his or her land if the injury results from a hazardous object on the...

Are you tired of getting those dreaded phone calls from your child’s teacher or principal or school counselor?  What has Timmy done now?...

Week 1: Mentality Sit back and evaluate how you feel about yourself. Do you get down on yourself because you don’t finish your to-do list...

It is also not a secret that many people struggle to spend time with their families. Many parents feel they are not connected to their...

The following ideas can be adjusted to fit each families’ needs and can help lower the level of stress surrounding the new school year....

Healthy Relationships Relationships, whether it be romantic or friendly, can be the biggest factor in having a happy life. A person can...