The video below is a helpful reminder of using the word “yet” to change your communication for the better. I use it a lot in my counseling practice. For example, “what will be happening in a couple of weeks that isn’t happening yet, that will make a difference for you. It takes it from a […]
This Youtube video goes over the common traits a Narcissist, Borderline Personality Disorder, and other types of personality disordered people look for in a partner. Are you one of them? She also goes over what to do about it. In my Grand Rapids, MI practice, I work with lots of men who are navigating the […]
We all have habits that we wish we could eliminate—whether it’s mindlessly scrolling through social media, snacking late at night, or procrastinating on important tasks. At the core of these behaviors lies a powerful mechanism known as the habit loop, which is composed of three key components: cue, routine, and reward. To effectively break free […]
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 […]
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 […]
Okay, this is just a word I came up with, but it still fits. It’s when you spend time a lot of time being irritated at your partner based on past encounters so that whenever they try to talk to you, you automatically assume they’re going to annoy you. When this happens, it makes getting […]
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