Are you exhausted from listening to your children scream and cry? Do you have screaming and crying children? Does this leave you questioning your parenting skills? If so, you’re not alone. There is hope to reclaim your confidence and decrease the amount of temper tantrums experienced in your home. Below you will find helpful parenting skills [...]
ADD/ADHD,Anger Management,Anxiety,Career Counseling/Transitions,Child Behavior Issues,Christian Concerns,Depression,Grief & Loss,Individual,Marital/Marriage Issues,Men's Issues,OCD/OCPD/Impulse Control Problems,Parent/Child Conflict,Parenting,Personal Distress,Spiritual Struggles,Women's Issues
“Am I crazy?” Maybe you are and maybe you aren’t. As a counselor, I don’t really know if you are crazy because it is not a usable diagnosis. This question is often asked by clients who are experiencing problems and/or symptoms that are overwhelming. “Crazy” is the best word that describes their experience. “CRAZY” IS [...]
Adolescent Behavior & Issues,Anger Management,Anxiety,Child Behavior Issues,Christian Concerns,Depression,Divorce Recovery & Care,Grief & Loss,Marital/Marriage Issues,Personal Distress,Relationship Problems,Spiritual Struggles,Stress Management,Women's Issues
I don’t like to exercise. Who does? I mean, really? We go to these places where everyone is trying to look leaner and meaner. We walk around like zombies trying to get through the workout so we can go home eat what we want, watch TV, be with our family/friends and then do it all over again! [...]
Adolescent Behavior & Issues,Anger Management,Blended Families,Child Behavior Issues,Divorce Recovery & Care,Marital/Marriage Issues,Men's Issues,Parent/Child Conflict,Parenting,Personal Distress,Relationship Problems,Women's Issues
When we are in close relationship with others, the need for good communication is essential. However, our ability to communicate poorly often gets in the way of closeness. I say “this” and you hear “that.” We end up with a “he said/she said” story that is confusing at best and often alienates us. The tension [...]
Adolescent Behavior & Issues,Anger Management,Anxiety,Depression,Eating Disorders,Men's Issues,Nutrition,Parenting,Personal Distress,Picky Eaters/Problem Feeders,Stress Management,Weight Loss,Women's Issues
If wintertime has you down and you’re feeling a bit blue during these cold and wintery days, you will be happy to know that eating a few of the right foods may turn that frown into a smile! Whole foods contain vital nutrients that provide both physical and emotional benefits and are the best foods [...]
Adolescent Behavior & Issues,Anger Management,Anxiety,Child Behavior Issues,Depression,Divorce Recovery & Care,Manic-Depression/Bi-Polar Disorder,Men's Issues,Personal Distress,Relationship Problems,Spiritual Struggles,Stress Management,Weight Loss,Women's Issues
Everyone needs someone who cares. One of the most important factors in mental health is the support and acceptance of friends. Friends can make a difference by offering encouragement, understanding, and emotional strength. Anyone, however, can be affected by mental illness. Knowing what mental illness looks like and what to do can help those you [...]
It seems that more and more people are feeling blue these days. If you struggle with mild depression, you know what it feels like…lack of energy, can’t get motivated, negative thoughts abound, and you don’t enjoy the things you used to. No doubt about it; mild depression can have a big effect on you. However, [...]
