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When I work with people who are just getting out of a relationship, I watch them make the same mistake time and again. The person is eager to get into a another relationship. On the surface, this seems to make sense–something is now missing, so it seems like you should
One of the most common barriers that prevents people from deciding whether or not to participate in counseling is the cost of therapy. Some research this and are well aware of the costs, while others just assume that it will be expensive. Whether you have an abundance of money or
I am commonly asked from people is “what is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and how can it help me with my problem?” CBT is a widely used style of therapy, yet many people do not know how it may be able to help with the problems that they are dealing with.
Dallas has been the focus of news-related attention caused by several cases of the West Nile Virus. While on the phone with my mother recently, she expressed her fear that I would get bitten by a mosquito. I mean no disrespect for those who have dealt with this virus, but
I can remember an influential teacher from my high school giving us some advice that I hope I never will forget. He said that one of the most important skills that we can learn is to laugh at ourselves. I worked to develop this skill while in high school and
This infographic demonstrates how positive self-talk can help people overcome their problems. Many people have triggers that lead to feelings of depression, anxiety, and anger. They go through their lives not understanding that their own thinking and self-talk leads to this. This infographic has been created to demonstrate that people
When I’m working with clients who are dealing with serious depressive issues, the hopelessness that they experience can wreak havoc in their lives. Many times these clients forget that they have options. They become lost in “all-or-nothing” thinking, which perpetuates their negative mood. If you are someone who is living
Infographic that gives a brief description of how to deal with a problem with anxiety. This infographic starts with a description of why we live with anxiety to begin with. It then shows how dealing with anxiety can be like a “free fall”. However with the right help, you can
In substance abuse counseling and couples counseling, one of the most common issues is complacency. This can wreak havoc in peoples’ lives, and largely goes unnoticed as an issue. People get overconfident, or just ignore specific important signals and cues in their daily lives. There are ways of combating this
Is there a difference between being shy and socially phobic? Yes. For those who are socially phobic, social settings may be avoided altogether. Therefore, when trying to determine whether or not a person is dealing with general shyness, or they are socially phobic, determining whether social situations are avoided and