Lori M. Downing, LMFT Psychotherapy and Counseling Services

02/26/2026

The opposite is also true. Clear Boundaries invites respect.

02/26/2026

Boundaries

According to Henry Cloud Boundaries aren’t punishment, they are protection. They let people know that here is where I end and you begin.

When needs go unmet, or when individuals can’t speak up for themselves to “keep the peace” resentment and bitterness can creep in and take over.

Without clear limits it is easy to feel like you are being taken advantage of.

The good thing about resentment is that it can act as a warning signal that personal boundaries are missing, being ignored, or poorly enforced and need to be reinforced.

It can be a sign that something needs to change, that blurry boundaries need to be clarified. That clear lines are needed.

02/25/2026

02/23/2026

Gods’s grace is sufficient in the ups and downs of life. Cling to Him.

02/22/2026

This beautiful grounding prayer highlights our need and desire for God’s divine presence and guidance in our life.

02/22/2026

Seek and you will find.

02/21/2026

Learning to speak up for yourself when you grew up in an environment where you didn’t have a voice.

Do you find yourself not speaking up when you really should? You may have learned as a child that your voice doesn't matter. Here's how to find your voice and start using it.

02/21/2026

Do you believe?

02/20/2026

Building connections…

Loneliness isn’t just about being alone. Find out what's at the root of your loneliness and how to start building meaningful connections.

02/20/2026

Walk gently in the lives of others, not all wounds are visible.

PracticeListeningWithoutJudgement

02/19/2026

Hiding Feelings

Suppressing emotions more often than not doesn’t work. Instead hidden feelings tend to become more obvious and more profound. When we dismiss, deny, suppress, and/or avoidance our feelings they usually become more profound leading to increased anxiety, depression and emotional exhaustion.

When we acknowledge our feelings and treat ourselves with compassion and loving kindness our wounded parts—they lose their power over us making it possible to make wiser choices. This is how were grow.