Now I know from my own cultural background when you start talking about someone’s mother all defenses go up and the boxing gloves come out. Let me ease your defenses by stating that as a mom myself and coming from a long line of strong women, I understand the many hats that mom’s wear. Often, …
As a counselor it is never my goal to be the center of attention; in the helping profession we are taught to remain focused on our clients and I enjoy being able to do just that. However, I do believe that God has allowed me to walk through painful experiences and overcome them, so I …
One of the common themes I have seen as I talk with clients, peers, and from my own experience is that individuals often feel that they have no one that they can turn to. I have met many people who say that they cannot go to their friends or family with their problems because they …
It’s the beginning of the new year which means everyone is creating New Year’s resolutions, setting goals, decorating vision boards, and proclaiming “New Year, New Me”. All of this is admirable however data shows that 41% of Americans make New Year’s Resolutions which center around self-improvement, weight, money, and relationships. Out of the 41% of …
I must admit that I’m a quote hoarder. As I go through social media daily, I save images and quotes that speak to me and inspire me in some way. I came across this quote and it stuck with me: “You are not required to set yourself on fire to keep others warm”. This week …
The conversation about mental health is just beginning to be more than a mere whisper. We are beginning to see characters on our favorite shows talking to a therapist. Our favorite actors, actresses, and musicians are starting to become more open about their experiences with poor mental health and making the decision to seek counseling. …
Envy is defined as a desire to have a quality, possession, or other desirable attribute belonging to someone else. With the wide-spread use of social media, we are constantly watching the best version of others via photos or videos as we scroll through our time lines. We see the most luxurious trips our friends are …
Instinct, intuition, discernment: these are innate gifts that are given to us for protection. Our body can sense danger and triggers a physiological response that tells us to fight of flee. Our brain constantly scans the environment for warnings/ triggers and indicates to our body how we should react. We may be walking down the …
Forgiveness… that is such a loaded word. What does it mean? Why is it necessary? Do I really have to? I am sure you have heard the statement “forgiveness is for you and not the other person” plenty of times. But, do you believe that? What is your forgiveness track record? I think before we …
It is a common saying in addiction treatment that “secrets keep you sick” and “you’re only as sick as your secrets”. This saying not only applies to individuals who are dealing with chemical dependency but also to every one of us who chooses to suffer in silence rather than reveal our struggles to the ones …
