I started my morning looking at blog postings from fans of the television show ER. Not usual for me to allow myself to get distracted like that, but ER has been one of the few television shows I almost always watched. As an interesting personal parallel about change, it was a show that my grandmother…
When you finally make the decision to seek help with counseling, you move forward despite many unknowns. What will it be like, how can it help me sort things out, even whether I will have a comfortable place to sit and be… I have included a picture of my counseling office to help give you…
I recently read an amazing book entitled “My Stroke of Insight” by Jill Bolte-Taylor, Ph.D. Over a couple of weeks, several colleagues and friends kept recommending this book to me. Because so many were recommending it, I grabbed a copy. The book chronicles the experiences of a highly respected brain scientist who herself suffers a…
A New 4 week Divorce Recovery Group will be starting in Parker on January 22, 2009! This group will offer support and information for persons going through divorce or relationship break-up. Issues that may be addressed in this small group setting include: Common Experiences along the Journey through Divorce Comfort through Chaos- Self Care You…
Aromatherapy classes will teach you a natural way to calm, soothe or energize! The subtle aromas of essential oils can affect your mood and feelings through your sense of smell. This is a hands on class for learning a natural way to de-stress your day! Participants will create several aromatherapy blends for personal use! This…
In difficult times it can be easy to get caught up in negativity and listlessness all around but… cultivating a grateful attitude can slowly bring a shift inside leading to peace, calm and contentment. Here are some thoughts from wise people that express the importance of gratitude: “Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every…
Hello friends, I was recently asked if I would share my thoughts as a counselor on the topic of New Years Resolutions. A local magazine editor wanted me to share with her readers tips on making (and keeping) New Years Resolutions. Even though I knew that my suggestion was likely not going to be what…
Divorce Recovery Groups(Children, Adolescents and Adults) A series of Divorce Recovery Groups will be held in Parker beginning in September, 2008: The adult group will provide a 4-week supportive educational class for individuals (with or without children) who are coping with marriage or relationship break-up. The adult class will meet at the same time and…
Metaphor for “Giving it your all” – “Reaching the TOP!”
I came across an old Swedish proverb that really got me thinking. I read it in a great book I highly recommend called “How We Choose To Be Happy” by Rick Foster and Greg Hicks. The proverb is this: Those who wish to sing always find a song. I started to think about this. The…