by Javan | May 2, 2014 | Family Counseling, Individual Therapy, Marital Therapy, Self-Help, Uncategorized
The Shame Pimp steals your time, hope, and self-respect. What makes you doubt your abilities? What steals your joy? Becoming disillusioned by shame creates over reactions and over reaching. Sometimes even hopelessness. Shame is another layer of emotional bindings. The... by Javan | Apr 4, 2014 | Family Counseling, Individual Therapy, Marital Therapy, Self-Help, Uncategorized
It takes courage to be vulnerable, to love, to believe, to know, even in dark times, that the truth is worth knowing. Getting to the truth can be hard. Children know truth, that’s why the phrase, “kids say the darndest things” is so popular. As we... by Kathy | Mar 9, 2014 | Marriage
Henry Cloud was once asked “What is the most important lesson we need to teach our children?” He answered very simply, “How to deal with loss.” This very wise and profound statement struck a chord with me. As someone who witnesses people dealing with grief and loss... by Javan | Jan 10, 2014 | Family Counseling, Individual Therapy, Marital Therapy, Self-Help, Uncategorized
Growing up, my parents were my whole world. Their approval and reactions to my choices mattered the most. Eventually, my school teachers and friends joined my circle of intimacy. As a little girl, the approval of others helped mold my life choices. Pretty standard for... by Javan | Nov 1, 2013 | Family Counseling, Individual Therapy, Marital Therapy, Self-Help, Uncategorized
Managing stress in a constantly spinning world is challenging. Stress creates anxiety, worry, and a sense of loss. Life isn’t about how much you do, but the quality of what you do. It’s about quality of life, not quantity. It’s about quality of work,...
