Art is everywhere! No, you do not need to spend hundreds of dollars on art supplies to make art. Being out in fresh air, walking and exploring, is very healthy for us. Many therapists encourage clients to walk, get out of the house, and exercise...
Read moreDo you know the difference between happiness and joy? Most of us do not. Happiness depends on the circumstances. When things are going well we can feel happy. However, we can feel joy despite the circumstances. This is because joy is a choice...
Read moreMy best friend is moving to Arizona with her kids and today’s the day she is leaving. I woke up crying, feeling selfish for doing so. Her son is a celebrity around our parts. He’s a soccer prodigy. He played with U-12’s when he was 8...
Read moreWhat do you do when you are stressed out? There are several things I do. I take deep breathes and let them out with loud forceful sighs. I also like to stretch. A favorite though is popping bubbles on bubble wrap. I can pop them one by one or I...
Read moreThis might be hard to believe, but it’s not all about you! I know… catch your breath, grab your proverbial pearls, and have a seat. Once you become a parent, you are no longer the center of attention. I know this is contrary to most mantras and...
Read moreFrequently I have clients say to me that they have no friends. Sometimes this is true but generally speaking, is that they only have 1 or 2 good friends. Regardless of the reality, we will do an exercise in which they were to categorize those...
Read moreSitting in the AMEN! section of a church I once attended, I met Walter Laundry. The AMEN! section was located on the right-hand side of the church and 3 rows back. I had just started attending this church and it was much like the one I had grown...
Read moreYou’re in traffic when the car ahead cuts you off. You call the person names as you flip them off, and you get a similar response. Game on!!! You’re furious that “they” had the gall, the audacity, to cut you off and now “they” will...
Read moreMy son graduated high school in May. His teacher gave him a summer work packet to keep him from falling behind over the break. He will be continuing with school, job training, learning more independent living skills, etc.… He has had a slow...
Read moreChange is never easy. Even when you want to make changes, it is usually a struggle to stay the course. Some people will say, “Just do it”. Well, if it was that simple, then we would all be in the exact place we want to be. There are six stages to...
Read moreDo you take me to be your therapist? Do I take you to be my client? Although we are not reciting wedding vows, I believe therapy is a commitment. I would like to discuss a little about the therapist and client relationship and the importance of...
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