A few years ago I had a client who was struggling. She was very emotional as she shared her challenges, past hurts and fears. We were processing a lot. As she was talking and crying she grabbed a Kleenex to wipe her face. When she opened it there was a smile. I couldn’t believe what […]
The Basketball Hoop I will always remember a specific event in my life that changed me forever. It changed my thinking, it changed my future, it changed my purpose and it changed my motivations. I was only 18. I had graduated from high school, had plans set to attend community college, I had a good […]
Who could have imagined that this Easter week would be like it’s shaping up to be? For the first time in 45 years I will not spend Easter worshipping with other’s under the roof of a Church. Like many across the world I will most likely celebrate Easter watching a worship service from my couch. […]
For the past 26+ years I have had the honor and privilege to work with many married couples and families. One of the huge issues in these situations is the ability to communicate during a disagreement or argument. Let’s be honest, fights are going to happen in marriages and families. Sometimes they escalate so fast […]
47 hours! I finally did the math and it added up to 47 hours. A person can do a lot in 47 hours. If I do my math right, 47 hours is just shy of 2 days. A person can accomplish a lot in 2 days. For 47 hours my oldest son, my youngest son, […]
When I was ten years old my grandmother (we called her MeMe) passed away. My MeMe was awesome. As a child we would spend every Friday night at my MeMe and PoPo’s house. Our parents would drop us off in the late afternoon and MeMe would cook us some of the best home cooked meals. […]
Happy Halloween! – Don’t be scurd. Fear is a liar! I remember as a young child the one house in the neighborhood that would just scare us to the point of tears. I literally thought I was going to die. There were mummies, grim reapers, vampires, witches, and ghosts. It was smoke filled, with flashing […]
Many of my clients ask me my opinion on what medication they should or shouldn’t take for their anxiety. I’m not a big fan of medication, but many do need it. I encourage you to work in tandem with a Counselor and your Dr. to manage any medication you may take to manage or prevent […]
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 […]
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. It was a pretty easy decision. However, I’ve […]