by Javan | Jan 15, 2016 | Individual Therapy, Relationships
We don’t often think about the realm between expectation and reality. Usually, people move through life believing and trusting that everyday expectations and big picture expectations will pan out. Expectations can be what we make up in our minds about how... by Nancy | Jan 12, 2016 | Counterdependent
Remember that good ole Notre Dame Fighting Irish banner? There has been a theme in my office this week. Odd how that happens, but it seems to pretty often, and when it does, I take it as the nod to blog about it. So this week’s topic is about motivation:... by Nancy | Jan 3, 2016 | Individual Therapy, Self-Help, Uncategorized
“Comparison is the thief of joy.” ~Theodore Roosevelt Do you remember the game “Roshambo”? You might know it better as “Rock, Paper, Scissors.” Did you play this game as a kid? Perhaps you still play sometimes now, even if it’s just to decide whether to eat at Red... by Nancy | Dec 15, 2015 | Addiction, Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Relationships
Folks come to my office asking for counsel on all kinds of things. Anger issues, help with communication, depression, anxiety, marital problems, trauma or addiction recovery…the list goes on and on. When it really comes down to it though, everyone who sits on... by Nancy | Nov 28, 2015 | Self-Help, Shame, Uncategorized
Is there such a thing as constructive criticism? I was listening to a training by John and Julie Gottman, a couple of the most well-respected couples therapists and researchers, the other day, and they suggest that there really is no such thing. It is common for...