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The Miracle Question: Get Clarity on Your Goals

February 12, 2017

Most of us have something we would like to improve in our life.  When people come to counseling, creating change is usually their goal.  When you want change in your life it is important to get a really clear picture…

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sarcasm

Sarcasm: It Really Does Hurt!

February 12, 2017
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Do you know where the word “sarcasm” comes? It comes from the Greek σαρκασμός (sarkasmós) which is taken from σαρκάζειν (sarkázein) meaning “to tear flesh, bite the lip in rage, sneer”.  Unfortunately, witty sarcasm in our culture is often laughed…

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lone tree counseling

Complaining: How it Really Impacts Your Life!

February 12, 2017
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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…

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create balance

Creating Balance Decreases Stress

February 12, 2017
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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…

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Perfectionism: Do You Feel Good Enough?

February 10, 2017
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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…

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treating depression

Struggling with Depression: Sunlight Helps!

February 6, 2017

My junior and senior years of high school I lived in 20 minutes south of London, in England.  It was an awesome experience!  It was also when I learned how sensitive I am to sunlight.  In England, during the winter…

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One Fun Way to Improve Your Relationships

January 20, 2017
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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…

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Stressed Out? 3 Easy Ways to Deal with Stress

January 20, 2017
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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…

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achieve your goals

2 Simple Ways to Achieve Your New Years Resolution

January 2, 2017
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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…

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anxiety & trauma counseling

Effective, Medication Free, Anxiety & Trauma Counseling

December 29, 2016
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Effective Anxiety & Trauma Counseling Do you feel amped up?  Are there things you avoid doing because you are nervous or anxious?  Is there an inner voice telling you that you are “not good enough” or don’t deserve something great?…

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being grateful

Looking forward to the Holidays?

December 20, 2016
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I hope you are having a wonderful holiday season! It is so cool to hear about all of the ways people in the practice are getting to spend time with and connect with people they love and care about. Another…

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Fearing Failure Anxiety

December 13, 2016
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Fear of Failure Anxiety Many of you know who Seth Godin is, but or those who do not, I am going to make an introduction through sharing a quote from him. I recently heard Godin say in an interview he…

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Giving Thanks When Life is Hard

November 22, 2016
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With Thanksgiving a couple of days away, I thought it would be timely to write a post about giving thanks.  This post will focus on expressing gratitude even when life feels hard.  I know in my own world there are…

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