Some call this a curse. Some call it a Proverb. While others call it a blessing. Regardless of what you call it I’m sure it gave you a little smile as you thought of someone you weren’t to fond of or didn’t really love too much at the time. I remember the 1st time I […]
Everything is growing… plants, flowers, trees and grass Spring Training/Baseball. Outdoor activities March Madness The Master’s Lent Mardi Gras Easter St. Patrick’s Day April Fool’s Day Spring Break Getting back in the pool Spring Cleaning… Spring represents many things for many different people. For many it’s the reminder to re-commit to our New Year’s resolutions. […]
Most days I take all 3 of my boys (16, 14 and 9) to school. Some days they are awake and ready to go. Other days they are walking out the door with bedhead, bad breath, shoes in hand and grabbing a protein shake for their breakfast (if we have any). The rides to school […]
“A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove… but the world may be different because I was important in the life of a child.” Forest E. Witcraft Teacher, Scholar If you have visited my office […]
“Always Kiss Me Goodnight” In my son’s room hangs a wooden sign that says “Always Kiss Me Goodnight”. Mom (my wife) is pretty good at giving all three of our boys a kiss and hug goodnight… even if they don’t hug back, which is a typical teenage boy response. However my 9 year old will […]
For the past year I have had the honor and privilege to work with many married couples. One of the huge issues in these marriages is the ability to communicate during a disagreement or argument. Let’s be honest, fights are going to happen in marriage. Sometimes they escalate so fast that many couples don’t even […]
“The Toolbox Inside” Many people come to see me dealing with grief, anxiety, depression, loss, anger, communication issues, conflict, divorce, abuse, trauma… and the list goes on and on. I have told these people that we all have a toolbox built within us. Let me explain. Many times in life and relationships we have an […]
4 Calls/emails since Monday about help with a loved one who has made a Suicide attempt or talked about Suicide. What is happening? Isn’t Thanksgiving and Christmas supposed to be a joyful time? I’m hear to tell you that for many people the Holiday season is the darkest of times. It may bring up the […]
OK everyone. TravisDaleCounseling started back in March and I made a very important decision when I began this business to NOT take Insurance. I have talked with so many peers in the Mental Health field such as fellow Counselors, Therapists, Psychologists, and Psychiatrists to find out just why they do not accept insurance for treatment. […]
Have you ever felt that way about someone you are in relationship with? Maybe you are in a marriage where you wish that your spouse did or said things more “naturally”, but they don’t. Then when they do say or do the things you wish it “feels forced”. Hey I get it. I’ve actually been […]