As therapists, we often see single-parents with the following emotional strain (although this isn’t limited to just single-parents it is often some of the most common among them).
Read MoreIn our counseling practice, it’s not only the people who see us that are sometimes concerned with their own self-esteem, but they are sometimes concerned about the people they care about. Low self-esteem can affect any relationship and it isn’t always on the person seeking counseling.
Read MoreWhile we don’t provide couples counseling, we do help our clients with relationship conflicts to help them understand and develop skills in this area. Every relationship has conflicts. In some relationships, conflict is a serious problem; in others, differences seem to be resolved without creating a major incident.
Read MoreNow, more than ever before, we’re being asked to cope with a ton of stress. The news pouring out from our TVs, social media, friends, & family, along with the feelings of isolation, can be a super hard mix for any of us to cope with – and as I’ve navigated through posts myself on social media, I see & feel the fear you’re feeling and wanted to try & help as much as I can.
The best way I can do this, I think, is through this blog so you can print out anything you find helpful so you can keep it on hand as a reminder for when the anxiety is overwhelming – or better yet – to practice so you can keep it on the lowest end possible right now.
Read MoreHave you ever been invited to a party, and you were really looking forward to it?
Then the day comes of the party, and suddenly you don’t feel like going?
But, because you’re thoughtful and awesome (and you feel guilty), you don’t want to disappoint anyone, you end up going?
And end at the end, you found out you had a great time! Know what I mean?
It’s so hard to get moving sometimes isn’t it?
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