Dec 22, 2014 | Counseling, Emotions, Goal Setting, Self Esteem
Learning to let go is something that can produce a sense of peace in our lives. It is when we cling to things that we tend to become anxious and depressed. Recently I’ve been thinking about all the areas in life where letting go is necessary and healthy. When a...
Nov 21, 2014 | Counseling, Goal Setting, Parenting, Relationships, Self Esteem
Today many couples get married for the second time after a divorce or the death of their spouse. It is usually an exciting time for them as they feel blessed to have a second chance at love. They feel as though everyone should be happy for them and embrace the new...
Oct 22, 2014 | Counseling, Depression, Emotions, Goal Setting, Self Esteem
Anxiety symptoms can be very distressing and take on a life of their own. It looks like this: We’re faced with a stressful situation or anything that our minds could interpret as a threat to ourselves. We begin to feel tension in our bodies that can present as...
Sep 11, 2014 | Counseling, Goal Setting, Parenting
“Mommy, we’re not making a mess. We’re having an experience!” This was my daughter’s response when I saw my mud covered driveway and more to the point – my mud covered children. My initial reaction was one of frustration thinking of the clean up that this was going to...
Jul 31, 2014 | Counseling, Emotions, Goal Setting, Marriage, Parenting, Relationships
Today blended families are common and couples are interested in saving the marriage the second time around. “This time we’ll make it work!” is their motto. It is estimated that in the United States, 43 % of marriages are remarriages for at least one of the adults. A...
Jun 30, 2014 | Counseling, Goal Setting, Marriage, Relationships, Self Esteem
There comes a time in many marriages when the question arises: “Should we try to save the marriage?” Sometimes hurts are very deep and the same issues come up again and again. Couples usually want to save the marriage, but are at a loss as to how to go about it. What...