When you lose someone in your life it feels like there is a hole that can’t be filled. You feel it constantly as you carry that grief with you wherever you go. There are a lot of online articles available about “self-care.” Obviously, because self-care is important in...
You’ve noticed that there’s been more tension in the house lately. It just seems as if neither of you is seeing things the same way anymore. There haven’t been full-blown fights, although they used to occur more frequently in the past. Now, there’s the...
It’s been years since your loved on passed away. Yet, the grief that you feel over that loss is till very real for you. You miss them every day. It’s just been very hard to live without them. However, it goes far beyond feeling as if you won’t ever fill the...
I have seen a lot of relationship conflict in my role as a therapist. And even those who seem like the most “perfect” couple experience conflict at some stage of their relationship. Discord can cause a lot of pain, and it’s heartbreaking to see couples struggle. But...
Perhaps you have found your way to my web-site because you are seeking counseling for an issue from a psychotherapist who can meet your needs for assistance at this time. You may be wondering how you are going to know if you have found the right counselor. It can be a...
I just recently participated in a workshop facilitated by Dr. Ken Pargament, author of the book, “Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy: Understanding and Addressing the Sacred.” Ken was recently named one of the 50 most influential living psychologists in the...
That’s right. Befriending depression. Does that sound odd to you? If so, you are not alone. Many people are trying their best to get as far away from their depression as they can. But running from depression sets up resistance and there is that old saying,...
Relating to your depression can be a challenging task. You may be judging yourself or be ashamed for the way you feel. Or you may be beating yourself up for letting yourself get into such a state and feel even worse to realize that you can’t seem to get you out of...
I have found in my marriage counseling practice in Longmont, Colorado, that it is very common for marriages to start out on a high note. Yours was probably no different. The love and joy you experienced just by being together was most likely still very present in...
The purpose of self-esteem counseling is for you to learn how to bring more loving to all aspects of yourself. For instance, one sure way to mature emotionally is to be kind to yourself. Another way would be to practice unconditional acceptance for all parts of...
