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12/08/2023

Tip for the day. Make time for the important things and make it a point to go the extra step or mile or whatever it may be . Give grace and also be open to receiving it as well. We may not always do everything or sometimes anything the “right” way . Own up to your mistakes and make it right. Also don’t hold on to things that aren’t “important” because it will eat at you until it consumes you and then you end up taking it out on the people that don’t deserve it and are usually trying to help you through it. Sometimes venting and getting things said and off your mental load can be very therapeutic. Do what’s right even if it’s difficult and or uncomfortable before it’s too late. And as one of my more favorite bands Three Days Grace Adam Gontier who is now with Saint Asonia says it’s never too late which I kind of disagree with but at the same time if you sincerely change and make the effort and don’t go back to what’s comfortable after a while then do it and keep at it . Actions speak more than words . Moral of the story for now is to always make the effort to be a better version of yourself. It can be done. Make today a good day and let someone know that they are doing a good job and that they matter.

04/24/2022

For those of you who have lost a parent as an adult. Thoughts?

4 Tips for Reducing Conflict and Restoring Harmony

06/02/2019

I believe anxiety comes in many forms. It can be seen in those suffering from panic attacks, those shutting down in the midst of a conversation, and in those looking confident sitting at a desk working on their task at hand. For some, anxiety is a debilitating emotion that leaves the individual feeling alone, unable to get out of bed, and at times, not wanting to step outside of familiar places, for others it’s a driving force to push, regroup, and restructure. I would like to encourage everyone, you are not alone. There are others out there that feels like you, that are able to push though, and those that need a helping hand. There are those that anxiety is ruining the life you envision living, and those that are running at it full speed. Despite how you handle anxiety, you are a person of worth, and a person that deserves to be the best you that you can be. If you feel like you need a helping hand, or just want someone to listen and understand your anxiety, don’t hesitate to reach out to someone you trust. There are those willing and wanting to listen and to get you where you want to be.

06/02/2019

It has been a few months since I posted, and for that I apologize. I’m not taking on clients at this time, but I realized that I can still be helping those that visit my page. So I am going to try and be more diligent in posting.

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09/01/2018

Obtained from a teacher , edited for this post. “Today, i witnessed person called another person a name. He immediately said sorry. Instead of the lashing out, the other person grabbed a disposable cup and came back to the table, smooshed it and said “sorry”. She then said “I hurt the cup, but I said sorry. Did that fix it? No, so you saying sorry doesn’t fix what you said. Just don’t say or do hurtful things.” Lessons from this. One, when someone hurts you, you don’t have to react negatively. Two, “sorry” doesn’t fix things.“

Getting hurt and being told sorry doesn’t make things better. Being the one who hurts, and saying sorry doesn’t make it ok.

So many time a break down in communication between partners, friendships, and even with coworkers can cause a lot of anger, hurt, and regrets. If you find you’ve lost the ability to talk with people who you need to communicate with, book a session.

08/18/2018

“There is nothing to fear, but fear its self”. I would love to think that Franklin D. Roosevelt had a point that would resound in the hearts of men and women alike and, thus living in their hearts, would make it true. But let’s be honest, fear is a basic part of every day life. Fear of forgetting lunches as you rush out the door, fear of running out of gas on the way to the drs office, fear that you forgot to turn off the (fill appliance in here), fear of change, fear that your marriage is falling a part and you can’t fix it, fear of not being able to pay your bills, fear that you’re in too much over your head, fear that you’ll turn into you mother or father, fear that you will NEVER be “enough”. I think everyone experiences fear on small and large scales in different time throughout their life. It’s not about what you fear on a day to day basis, it’s what you do with that fear that determines your future. If you are realizing that fear may have a grip on you and you don’t know how to push past it, book a session and let’s talk.

08/17/2018

says the right things to make you think, “really?!” But these two wrappers should make you stop and think about your past, and where your now. Despite all the lows and highs in life, you have survived so far and you will continue to push toward tomorrow. Remember 2 things, 1. that when life isn’t going right, you have options. And 2. Wherever you are make sure you are all there, present, and aware of how you’re making other feel around there. If you’re having a hard time dealing with your past, or feel overwhelmed with what’s going on now in life now, book a session and let’s talk.

08/16/2018

Those that know him, has he ever been diagnosed with any mental health issues? If not in the weeks leading up to this, were there any strange behaviors, any odd comments made, any off-ness about him? Were there any signs that were ignored or pushed away that might have prevented this? There are no excuses for what happened, but I’m more interested to know if there were people around who saw the signs and despite concerns, didn’t say anything because they didn’t want to “offend”. I’m interested to know if at any point over the last year he realized things were spiraling out of control and didn’t seek help. Don’t be afraid to take the first step in seeking help. I have sessions open and would be willing to meet with anyone dealing with feeling of being “overwhelmed” “lost” “Unsatisfied” “empty” “crowded”...pick your word. I’m here, let’s talk.

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Denver7’s Jace Larson has been told by two law enforcement officials that the husband of the missing Frederick family has confessed to killing them and officials believe they know where the bodies are.

08/16/2018

Our entire life is made up of mistakes and lessons learned. Life is great when we look at every experience in life as a learning opportunity that will advance us from novice to expert because we have experienced and survived it. If you’re struggling with an experience and need to meet, I’m available. In the meantime, what is an experience that turned you from a novice into an expert?

08/15/2018

You know we all get busy. It’s the way life plays out. But did you know you can tell what is most important to you to the time you dedicate to it. It’s sometimes hard to say “no” to things that we get roped into, but it’s important to reevaluate every now and again and make sure you are dedicating time to the things that are important, and not “filler” things. If you’re not sure what you’re filling your time with, book a session and let’s take a look at your focus. In the mean time, What things do you “fill” your time with, and what are your “important” things.

08/10/2018

“It’s ok, not to be ok.” I recently had someone remind me how powerful this simple statement can be. I know society has severely negative reactions when a person shows a flaw or is not “perfect”, but every one is not “ok” all the time. Life happens. Flights get delayed. Plans change. People leave. Microwaves stop working. Accidents occur. And Sunburns and splinters remind us of how fragile we are. Being “not ok” is ok as long as you are focusing on how you can be “ok” and not letting it trigger you into a bad place. If you’re “not ok”, book a session and find out how to turn you into “ok”