Spiritual and religious beliefs play a big role in most people’s lives. If you are like me you grew up in a household that going to church a few times a week was the norm. From Sunday school to Wednesday […]
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I love reading books that help inspire me, challenge me and change me. I struggle to find books that are helpful and not just the feel-good self-help type of book. Working with my clients I will recommend books that offer […]
The Drama Triangle Part III Rescuing Drama This is part III of my four part series on understanding drama in your life. If you have not read the first two parts go read Part I and Part II. In part […]
In my blog post about What Is Anxiety, I shared the different types of anxiety. Before looking at how does anxiety affects the body, make sure you first understand the difference between stress and anxiety. How Does Anxiety Affect The […]
As a member of the gay community, I have seen first-hand common LGBT issues for families to deal with. In my series on common issues facing the LGBT community I have written on individual issues, and couple issues. Today I […]
I love reading books that help inspire me, challenge me and change me. I struggle to find books that are helpful and not just the feel-good self-help type of book. Working with my clients I will recommend books that offer […]
The Drama Triangle Part II Persecuting Drama This is part II of my four part series on understanding drama in your life. If you have not read part I yet CLICK HERE. In part II of understanding the drama triangle, […]
Does your anxiety just seem to come out of nowhere? I know for me when I get anxious it doesn’t seem to start from anything particular. It just hit and I can feel my thoughts taking control. My thoughts are […]
No matter where you fall in the LGBTQIA community when you enter into a relationship it can be filled with joy and excitement. But just like our straight counterparts, our relationships are filled with ups and downs. Just become you […]
I love reading books that help inspire me, challenge me and change me. I struggle to find books that are helpful and not just the feel-good self-help type of book. Working with my clients I will recommend books that offer […]
The Drama Triangle Part 1 Merriam-Webster states that drama is “a state, situation, or series of events involving an interesting or intense conflict of forces.” All types of conflict can be called drama. From conflict at work to friendship and […]
Maybe you are just stressed out at work, or with family life. Maybe you are like me and tend to run a little anxious. No matter if its stress or anxiety (you can read about the difference by clicking here) […]
Belonging to the gay community does not in and of itself create mental health issues. While our society continues to show increasing acceptance to the gay community, we still have a long way to go. Many within the community still […]
I love reading books that help inspire me, challenge me and change me. I struggle to find books that are helpful and not just the feel-good self-help type of book. Working with my clients I will recommend books that offer […]
Romantic relationships can be amazing and a rewarding part of your life, however, they don’t always come easily. It will be important to take steps to safeguard your relationship. Here are 5 rules to keep a happy relationship. While this […]
Our lives are busy, from checking email, text messages to social media we are overloaded with “stuff.” When you add in relationships, friends, family it could feel overwhelming at times. In 2016 77% of us stated that we regularly experience […]
It started off as “gay” then “gay and lesbian.” Now you might be asking what does LGBTQIA stand for? Before breaking down LGBTQIA, let’s go back in the late 80’s. In the 80’s using the word gay covered all segments […]
Seeking out relationship therapy can be scary and feel like your relationship is doomed. When I work with couples in couples counseling, I notice trends that I see in my own marriage and in most all the couples I work […]
As someone who grew up “shy” and somewhat anxious when dealing with people. I have had to learn where my social anxiousness came from, and how to deal with it. Because of this, I am able to relate and understand […]
As you take your journey into mental serenity, your path might involve ups and downs. In counseling, we help our clients find insight into their feelings, behaviors, and past. While therapy can help in many different ways it is up […]