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.
Does my kid need counseling or do I?
"My son started getting bad grades in school, and he’s always made As." "My daughter doesn’t listen to me, and throws a fit if I tell her to clean her room." "My daughter suddenly became afraid to go to school." "My son has been arguing with both...
Coping with disappointment: Looking for the next open door
When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us. ~Alexander Graham Bell Many people express feeling “stuck” after experiencing a...
Dealing with Failure and Setbacks
New research from the University of Kent shows that positive reframing, acceptance, and humor are the most effective coping strategies for people dealing with small failures and setbacks. Positive reframing means changing your view of the failure...
Inspiration: Reaching for Goals
You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. ~Wayne Gretzky Does it ever seem like opportunities are passing you by, or that you will not be able to achieve the things you want to achieve? How many of these “shots” have you tried to make? People...
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)…Accepting the Unacceptable?
Kate had been diagnosed with a serious health condition that changed the course of her life. She was overcome with thoughts about the unfairness of the situation, the difficulties she would face, and her unknown future. As she became depressed,...
Inspiration: When life takes a turn
Kate* had always gone to the mountains for inspiration. As a native of Colorado, there was nothing more peaceful to her than taking in the beauty and stillness of the peaks before she took the exhilarating snowboard ride down the mountain. ...