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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...

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

What is Filial Therapy? Filial Therapy, created by Bernard Gurney in 1964, refers to a type of psychotherapy. Parents are taught how 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....

Life can be stressful. In the midst of deadlines and schedules, we can often forget to be kind to one another. Each of us are battling...

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

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

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...