Articles
Welcome to my collection of articles. My goal here is to educate and encourage people seeking counseling as well as to remove the stigma that prevents people from seeking professional therapy.
You will find that I’ve written a variety of articles centered around therapy, mental health, and necessary life skills, all to help you find greater fulfillment in life.
I hope these articles help you reflect, heal, and grow.
How to deal with kids who are “picky” eaters
First, you have to stop using the word picky. Giving kids that label will set the expectation that they should refuse most new foods. Try replacing “picky” with more descriptive phrases, such as “Chloe takes a while to decide that she likes...
What should you do for spring break?
Spring break is more than just a time to relax and take a break from classes. For many college students, spring break represents so much more. Spring break can be a time for developing and solidifying friendships, making lasting memories, and...
Helping Your Teenager Cope with School Stress
The fall semester is in full swing, and for many students that means midterms are here. Soon students will begin feeling the pressure of projects, papers, and tests. While a moderate amount of stress can motivate us to perform well, too much stress...
Getting through Mother’s Day after the loss of a child
While many mothers will be happily celebrating Mother’s Day this weekend, many others will be quietly grieving the loss of a child. A day meant to honor mothers often brings fresh waves of sadness, even for the death of a child that occurred...
It’s Difficult to Make Time for What’s Important
“Keep in mind that you are always saying ‘no’ to something. If it isn’t to the apparent, urgent things in your life, it is probably to the most fundamental, highly important things. Even when the urgent is good, the good can keep you from your...
Do you make bad decisions? Blame your emotions…
Smart and informed people can still make bad decisions. People who spend a long time thinking and weighing their options can still make bad decisions. Research shows that emotions play a critical role in good decision making. Often dismissed as...