Have You Thought About Your Habits Lately?

July 24, 2017

ADHD, Adult Counseling, Anxiety, Depression, Teen Counseling

Have you thought about your habits lately? You know, those things we do without really thinking about it? We can often get into habits that negatively impact our lives without really thinking about it. Maybe we have an unfortunate series of events happen and we get in a funk with our thinking. Perhaps we get…

The Word “Should” Hurts Us

June 28, 2017

drstecker

ADHD, Anxiety, Child Counseling, Depression, Teen Counseling

“My kids should just listen when I tell them to do something.” “My friend should have called me back last night.” “I should be able to buy (fill in the blank).” We all do it! We use the word “should” in our thoughts and language. Often times, we feel justified in what we are thinking…

The Power of Saying “You Can”

June 12, 2017

drstecker

ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Child Counseling, Teen Counseling

I found this video on YouTube (A Ted Talk of course!). I love the theme of believing in the capability of our kids regardless of any diagnosis they have. When we set limits, it is much more difficult to reach beyond them. The speaker on this video has Autism Spectrum Disorder and talks about how…

Why I Don’t Believe in Laziness

June 5, 2017

drstecker

ADHD, Anxiety, Child Counseling, Depression, Teen Counseling

Most people are surprised when I tell them I don’t believe in laziness. Honestly though, I don’t think I have ever met anyone I would describe as lazy. When people say either they or their child is lazy, there is always something else going on. For example, people who struggle with anxiety, depression, learning disabilities,…

Complaining: How it Really Impacts Your Life!

February 12, 2017

drstecker

ADHD, Adult Counseling, Anxiety, Depression, Teen Counseling

When was the last time you complained? It is so easy for us to get caught up in complaining! Most of us make a complaining statement several times a day. The traffic was bad, the kids didn’t listen, work was stressful. I’m tired of cleaning, money is tight, I don’t have enough time. The thing…

Parenting Reminder: Your Kids Are Watching!

February 12, 2017

drstecker

Anxiety, Teen Counseling

Parenting is the most important job there is! If you are a parent, you are your child’s first and most important teacher! When our children were babies we taught them how to talk, how to walk, and how to eat. When they are young it is really obvious how much they watch and mimic our…

Creating Balance Decreases Stress

February 12, 2017

drstecker

Adult Counseling, Anxiety

How many of you feel overextended in your life? Balancing doing what we want to do, what we are obligated/need to do, and what we can let go of is difficult. As a result of our busy lives, feeling overextended is a regular topic of conversation in counseling. People are spread thin with all that…

Perfectionism: Do You Feel Good Enough?

February 10, 2017

drstecker

Adult Counseling, Anxiety, Depression, Teen Counseling

So many of us struggle with perfectionism. I see it all the time in my practice and I have definitely struggled with it in my own life. We all know that being perfect is not possible, but when we don’t do something “perfectly” we beat ourselves up relentlessly. We go into this negative self-talk spiral…

Parenting: 3 Steps to Effective Praise

February 10, 2017

drstecker

Anxiety, Teen Counseling

We all want to know when we do something well! It feels good when someone tells us we did a good job or that they appreciate us. In addition, if someone tells us they liked what we did, we tend to want to repeat the action. Many books have been written on this topic. Books…

One Fun Way to Improve Your Relationships

January 20, 2017

drstecker

Anxiety, Teen Counseling

You have hear the saying, “A family that plays together, stays together.” There may be some truth in it! Often, it is the simple things that create the greatest shifts. Connecting with those you love while having fun is a great way to improve your relationships! In my family we connect around activities. For example,…

Stressed Out? 3 Easy Ways to Deal with Stress

January 20, 2017

drstecker

Adult Counseling, Anxiety, Depression

So, I was recently asked to present to the staff of a local high school on self-care. It is a very important topic for teachers because they are supporting our children. Some children have challenges and trauma, but it is really such an important topic for ALL OF US. In our society, we tend to…

2 Simple Ways to Achieve Your New Years Resolution

January 2, 2017

drstecker

ADHD, Adult Counseling, Anxiety, Teen Counseling

The New Year is here and it is the time when people tend to make those New Year’s resolutions. Not everybody is a fan of goals, but I LOVE them:) Do you have any goals on your list for the New Year? I want to exercise more frequently (this seems to be on my list…

I Can’t Stand My Kid’s Friends!

December 29, 2016

drstecker

Anxiety, Teen Counseling

Through the years I have worked with many families where friendships are a hot topic. Parents see behaviors in their child’s friends that worry them. They want to keep their kids safe and they want their kids to make good choices. Parents worry that the company they keep will derail them in life and want…

Anxiety

Have You Thought About Your Habits Lately?

The Word “Should” Hurts Us

The Power of Saying “You Can”

Why I Don’t Believe in Laziness

Complaining: How it Really Impacts Your Life!

Parenting Reminder: Your Kids Are Watching!

Creating Balance Decreases Stress

Perfectionism: Do You Feel Good Enough?

Parenting: 3 Steps to Effective Praise

One Fun Way to Improve Your Relationships

Stressed Out? 3 Easy Ways to Deal with Stress

2 Simple Ways to Achieve Your New Years Resolution

I Can’t Stand My Kid’s Friends!

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