Nov 11, 2012 | College Students, Holidays, Parents, Relationships
The holidays are approaching, and most college students are ready for some rest and relaxation. Many plan to return to their parents’ homes for the month long holiday until the spring semester begins. While these reunions can be joyful, they can also create a...
Mar 19, 2012 | College Students, Counseling, Relationships
The concerned parent of a depressed college student The friend of someone with severe anxiety The wife that sees the emotional struggles in her husband Each person has come to me asking for help for someone else. In some cases, the other person is willing to receive...
Jan 25, 2012 | Children, College Students, Parents
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 behavior has also...
Sep 20, 2011 | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), College Students, Counseling, Learning Disabilities, Self Esteem, Self-Help, Stress, Stress Management Counseling
“I’m just lazy.” “I just don’t want to do it.” “I don’t know why I don’t get things done.” These are common statements I hear when counseling people who procrastinate. Procrastination is often misunderstood, and it is often labeled as laziness. Many people do not...
Sep 14, 2011 | College Students, Stress
College is a time for students to develop independence, try new things, and discover what they want to do in life. Although it’s commonly referred to as “the best years” of a person’s life, college comes with many challenges. Anticipating and preparing for these...
Jun 27, 2011 | Anxiety Counseling, Body Image, College Students, Counseling, Depression, Psychotherapy, Self Esteem, Stress, Stress Management Counseling
When changes and challenges arise, people react in different ways. Some people react with a sense of calm and acceptance, others react with excitement while focusing on the opportunities the change will bring, and others may react with worry, sadness, anger, or fear....
