I counsel a lot of teenagers and young adults who suffer from low self-confidence. One thing that sometimes happens is they find themselves staying in relationships that aren’t working because they allow their self-worth to be dictated by being in a relationship, or by being valued by their friends, rather than valuing themselves independently for […]
Success leads to more success. When possible, focus on what you’re doing right, and less on what you’re doing wrong. Focusing on your successes builds your confidence to keep going and keep trying. Focusing on your failures will demotivate you and may even lead to depression. But of course, be realistic; be honest. An Example […]
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Social Anxiety: Tips to Overcome It
Social anxiety, often referred to as social phobia, is a common mental health issue that affects millions of people worldwide. It can be characterized by intense fear or discomfort in social situations, leading to avoidance and distress. However, with the right strategies and mindset, it is possible to manage and overcome social anxiety. Here are […]
Raising a teenager can be a challenging yet rewarding experience. One of the common hurdles parents face is dealing with their teenager’s anger. Adolescence is a time of significant change and development, which can often result in intense emotions. Here are some effective strategies parents can use to help manage and understand their teenager’s anger. […]
Is there some significance to our dreams? Actually, yes. However, from my experience dreams are not about wish fulfillment as Freud postulated. Our dreams represent an unconscious attempt to work on concerns we are having at the present time. One of my clients has been having nightmares lately after a stressful life event. The fact […]
I recently came across a sign someone put in their yard that said, “KINDNESS ALWAYS”. At first I didn’t think much of it, but then I began pondering what the person who bought it might mean by it. Then I considered what it means to me to “be kind”. I suspect most people think “kindness […]
Putting in effort matters in your mental health. Whether you have anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, low self-confidence, or something else. To feel good about yourself, about who you are, or where you are going, put in real effort. I counsel people who are dissatisfied their jobs, social situation, relationships, or maybe their body or personalities. […]
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Counseling for Grief
I’ve provided counseling for grief issues many times in my career as a therapist. Typical grief is related to someone we care about passing away. But there are other types of grief that people have to deal with as well. This could be considered more of a loss than a death. This could be due […]
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You Might Have ADHD Video (funny)
Solution Focused Counseling, also known as Solution Focused Brief Therapy, is a form of cognitive therapy. The focus is on helping you figure out what positive changes you want to make in your life that will lead to better functioning, success, better relationships, and better health. Unlike many other forms of counseling, it does not […]