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.
What are You Waiting For? It’s Time to Sail Your Boat
“To reach a port, we must sail—Sail, not tie at anchor—Sail, not drift.” Franklin Roosevelt A sailboat is propelled by the wind rather than by gasoline and a motor. On days when the winds are weak, sailors sometimes become frustrated by the slow...
Is it okay to clone your pet?
The new TLC Special, “I Cloned My Pet” tells the stories of people who choose to clone their pets. One participant on the show, Danielle, chose to pay $50,000 to clone her beloved dog named Trouble. The ability to clone a pet is relatively new. ...
Does your child play “The Choking Game”?
New research from Sam Houston State University shows that 1 out of 7 Texas college students has played “The Choking Game.” This is a behavior involving the deliberate cuff off of blood flow from the brain, with the purpose of achieving a high. This...
Teenagers, Mass Hysteria, and Tourette’s Symptoms
Recently 12 teenage girls from a school in upstate New York suddenly became very ill with Tourette’s symptoms, including tics and verbal outbursts. High school cheerleader Thera Sanchez stated her symptoms appeared “out of the blue” after a...
Should You Make New Year’s Resolutions?
There’s something about the new year that fills us with hope and a sense of possibility. This new beginning inspires many people to make New Year’s resolutions. Often these resolutions are changes that people have thought of throughout...
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year…Or is it?
If you have listened to the radio during the Christmas season, you probably heard many songs proclaiming how joyful this season is, including the song “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” For many people, Christmas is a time filled with...