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Be careful who you ask to define the Golden Rule. You might hear, “The person with the gold makes the rules!”. Any smart husband or wife...

The practice of play therapy dates back to the early 1900’s. Almost every theoretical orientation such as Adlerian, Jungian, Gestalt,...

Well folks, ‘tis the season to be jolly! Of course, life is hard, and we may have had our share of troubles throughout the year, but the...

Self-care in a time like this is so needed. During the holidays, I constantly watch people get angry over necessary—and sometimes...

The holidays are really great. It’s an opportunity to get together with friends and family you haven’t seen in a while, indulge in some...

Is there a time of year that is more food focused than the November/December holiday season? The amount of food and diet talk that pops...

As the weather changes and temperatures drop, sometimes our moods follow suit. Some people experience increased sadness and sluggishness...

As I sit here, taking a break from all the holiday baking I am responsible for this year, a sense of relief comes over me. This year, I...

Often times in my sessions, clients’ will ask me “What books can I be reading right now to help me with x-y-z?” You would think that...

Earlier I wrote a blog post about adoption counseling, highlighting the approach taken by adoption competent counselors. As an adoption...

Let’s be honest, if left unchecked, marriage can become monotonous. Intimacy decreases as individuals have their daily routines. Spouses...

Are you the parent of a child diagnosed with ODD? Are you doing your best to parent your child with little progress? You are not alone. ...

It has been long debated when the best time to start potty training should commence. What age is most appropriate? 18 months? 24 months?...

If you’ve had any connection with the outside world, you have probably noticed the increased attention being given to sexual harassment. ...

In continuation of my LGBTQIA+ series, I decided to go from the term with the most difficulty to the term that is the most mainstream:...

It can take a long time to find the right fit as a client looking for a counselor. Counseling is at its core a relationship, and...

You have spent years in graduate school, hours of studying, and have passed all your exams. Now you are ready to step out of the student...

I remember being so excited when I finally found out that my full license had been processed and published! This was before the State...

The game of love is tough. Two different players, with different strengths and different skill sets. In a relationship, sometimes it can...

October is a wonderful month to be prideful as it houses both National Coming Out Day which is on October 11th along with LGBTQIA+...