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A Counselor’s Review On Revenge—Done right

A Counselor’s Review On Revenge—Done right

We may have been, “stabbed in the back” or feel like we’ve been wronged.  Someone may have gotten the promotion at work that we were aching to get.  We could have been cheated on in a relationship, or just been, “done wrong”. 

A Counselor’s Thoughts on Indecisiveness – – How can we get through to the other side?

A Counselor’s Thoughts on Indecisiveness – – How can we get through to the other side?

With each new year, many of us ponder on things we might like to change. What do you want to add to your life? What could you benefit from getting rid of? Do you want to

A Counselor’s Review On “Ghosting” – – It isn’t just for Halloween.

A Counselor’s Review On “Ghosting” – – It isn’t just for Halloween.

I‘ve had thoughts of writing a book on relationships.  At one point, I thought I would write about all the different ways that relationships I personally had went wrong.  I never thought I’d be writing a blog on how people are being stood up.

A Counselor’s Review—Revisiting the mind/body connection

A Counselor’s Review—Revisiting the mind/body connection

Last Sunday night on the long running TV show, 60 Minutes, I watched the story of a husband and wife. The wife had Alzheimer’s. They both decided to

Counselor’s Inspirational—How can you let go?

Counselor’s Inspirational—How can you let go?

I’ve seen a theme lately of people struggling with letting go.  It is work to change your thinking, and move towards acceptance of what is.  But,

A Counselor’s Review on the Pain of Loss – – 7 Ways It Can Lead to Joy

A Counselor’s Review on the Pain of Loss – – 7 Ways It Can Lead to Joy

This is kind of part three of a series. I lost a friend of many years on April 15th to brain cancer. It kind of feels so long ago, but also only like yesterday.

After divorce—5 points that can help you find your way

After divorce—5 points that can help you find your way

After divorce, I’ve heard differing perspectives. Neither are wrong. It’s what’s right for you. Some people feel like

Depression and Suicide—Everything you say and do affects somebody else.

Depression and Suicide—Everything you say and do affects somebody else.

Growing up, I was always told by my parents to be home by supper. As soon as the school bus dropped me off, I was out the door with my bike, riding around, 

Thought stopping – –A top counseling tool

Thought stopping – –A top counseling tool

Trying to change the way you think, that affects the way you then act, can be accomplished by an exercise--made consistent--

A Counselor’s Review on Happiness – –10 lessons that are worth it

A Counselor’s Review on Happiness – –10 lessons that are worth it

I’d been struggling with what to write about this week, especially after last week’s blog. I was happy to get my monthly subscription of Psychology Today that went straight from my mailbox