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...
Aug 9, 2011 | Counseling, Psychotherapy
Did you know that in 2010 antidepressants were the second most widely prescribed class of medication in the United States? Their use continues to grow. It’s hard to miss all the television ads for antidepressants. The ad begins with a statement like “Are you taking...
Jul 31, 2011 | Anxiety Counseling, Counseling
Many people with anxiety say that their panic attacks occur suddenly and for no reason at all. Some panic attacks are triggered by specific situations, such as driving or being in crowded places. For other people, panic attacks have no apparent trigger. They may occur...
Jul 26, 2011 | Children, Counseling, Parents
“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...
Jul 18, 2011 | Counseling, Inspiration
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 disappointment, losing an...
Jul 11, 2011 | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Counseling, Inspiration, Self Esteem
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 avoid taking shots...
