Oct 27, 2011 | Body Image, Children, Holidays, Parents, Self Esteem
Along with the traditional ghost, cartoon character, and princess costumes, you may see some different characters this year. Halloween costumes are supposed to be fun and humorous, but is there a line between funny and offensive for Halloween costumes? Many people...
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...
Jul 14, 2011 | Relationships, Self Esteem, Self-Help
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 and creating a more...
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...
Jul 5, 2011 | Anxiety Counseling, Body Image, Counseling, Depression, Grief and Loss, Psychotherapy, Self Esteem
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, friends and family...
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....
