If you’re concerned about a loved one and want them to get help, it can be challenging to convince them to speak to a therapist. You may be tempted to set up a therapy appointment and be dishonest with them about where they’re going. You may believe that if you can just get them in […]
Why should you be concerned? There are lots of reasons. Let’s look at a few: More screen time = less physical activity, less social interaction, less time with family members, less real world problem solving, brain atrophy, increased risk for depression and a reduced ability to learn (among other problems). For more specifics, please check
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Why don’t we go to the gym more, exercise more or eat healthier? Why do we avoid unpleasant tasks? That’s easy – because it’s uncomfortable! We buy into the lie that it’s “easier” to avoid it than it is to deal with it. We lie to ourselves and say we’ll do it tomorrow. Have you
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Depending upon how you interpret Biblical scripture, you might think that fear is an absence of faith. Proverbs 31 Ministry has a great article on this subject here. Whether you’re a person of faith or not, please read on, as this applies to us all. In my practice I help most of my clients deal
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I was chatting with clients this week and we were talking about healthy boundaries in relationships. I said, “Sometimes people need ‘No’ in order to grow”. It’s sounds a little gimmicky, but it’s true when you really think about it. The truth is that we teach others how to treat us. There are lots of
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Do you ever find yourself plagued by “what ifs”? I regularly help clients who suffer from constant, nagging or debilitating worry. Unfortunately, our world seems to push a constant diet of fear and worry. It seems like every time your hear the news there is an impending disaster, health scare or financial crisis. We are
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