Did you know that examining your values can change your life? In recent years, mental health practitioners have become increasingly aware of the importance of…
Resilience: Bouncing Back from Life Challenges
Stuff happens. As we travel down the river of life, we inevitably hit some rapids. Sometimes we see them coming, but sometimes they’re around a…
Forgiveness, Part 2: Forgiving Ourselves
“Forgive yourself for not knowing what you didn’t know before you learned it.”–Maya Angelou Have you ever found yourself feeling guilty, even when you may…
Parents, We Can’t Be There For Everything
One evening, while sitting in the local park with my children, the ice cream truck slowly drove up, playing that infamous and decidedly repetitive Ice…
Five Things Your Therapist Wants You to Know before Your First Counseling Session
Almost everyone knows someone who has been in counseling, but that doesn’t mean they’ve talked openly about what the experience was like. If you’ve never…
Forgiveness, Part 1: Forgiving Others
Love and forgiveness is not for the fainthearted.—Meher Baba What is forgiveness? The formal definition of forgive is to stop feeling angry or resentful toward…
Embracing Change
I was recently having a conversation with a friend about a significant life decision and she was providing me with all sorts of congratulatory statements.…
Yes Man, No Man
Do you remember the movie, Yes Man? It was released in 2008 and starred comedian Jim Carrey. It’s about a man, Carl Allen, living a…
What are Love Languages and How Do They Improve Relationships?
By Alexis McCall, ALMFT, LPC Love Languages are the way we give and receive love from our significant others. There are also love languages for…
Increasing Your Child’s Emotional Awareness
By Zuly Ramirez, LPC One common reason parents bring in their children into my office for counseling is that the child is having difficulty managing…
Therapy for People in a Hurry
Perhaps you have heard of the book “Astrophysics for People in a Hurry,” by Neil deGrasse Tyson. If not, I recommend it. It’s really good.…
The Golden Rule, for Yourself: The Wisdom of Self-Compassion
As a child we learn many different rules: Don’t talk to strangers, play nicely, share, say “please” and “thank you,” always ask permission, eat your…
