So, what is counseling? Counseling is a focused conversation about things you want to change in your life. Counseling is most effective when it occurs in a relationship in which trust and care are established. Friends and relatives provide a type of counseling, as do … [Read more...]
What to Expect from Counseling
Psychologists roles in chronic pain management
Psychologists roles in chronic pain management … [Read more...]
Listening to Teenagers
By Ken Fate I recently started a book study with some parents. We were discussing the book “How To Talk So Teens Will Listen And Listen So Teens Will Talk”, written by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish. In this edition I will share some gleanings from Chapter 1 which … [Read more...]
Time and Money Worries Give Way To Holiday Stress
By Don Damsteegt, PhD. With pleasant thoughts of food, family and decoration, the holidays can be a source of joy for many people. For others, this time of year can be associated with anxiety and stress. In fact, the American Psychological Association’s (APA) Stress in … [Read more...]
Are You Sad?
By Marie Garry, MA, LMHC For many of us the winter blues consists of complaints about the weather, mornings where we want to stay in bed, warm and cozy, or feeling restless with cabin fever. For others the winter season affects them significantly and presents a greater … [Read more...]