by Kathy | Jan 4, 2016 | Grief, Relationships, Self Abandonment
Where do you find your happy? So many of us spend our lives chasing it. Dreaming of it. Hoping for it. Waiting on it. Mourning the fact that it hasn’t come yet. Is it really that elusive? And what are we doing wrong that we keep losing our grasp on it? I’m going... 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 Kathy | Dec 9, 2015 | Counterdependent, Family Counseling, Individual Therapy, Relationships, Uncategorized
Want a true test of your character? Try answering these questions . . . Does your spouse respect you? Do people view you as humble? Do your co-workers trust you to do the right thing? Do your children feel safe talking with you? Can the people around you depend... 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...