Pointes North Counseling

01/21/2026

As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 25 years of experience, I find this story profoundly distressing - it literally takes my breath away.

I strongly advocate for increased funding to equip law enforcement agencies nationwide with comprehensive, ongoing continuing education in mental health awareness and crisis intervention. It is essential for officers to be able to distinguish between symptoms of mental illness and deliberate, incorrigible behavior. This behavior can't be accepted as a consequence of being in a career of unpredictable behavior. This didn't need to happen to de-escalate the situation. By prioritizing these resources, we can better support both those in crisis and the dedicated professionals who respond to them. Making training mandatory could truly be the difference between life and death; it was for Ben.

CONTENT WARNING: The following article contains discussions of death, mental health crises, violence involving police, law enforcement restraint techniques, and electric shock via stun gun. Read at your own discretion.

11/13/2025

Any you would add? I am particularly partial to 6 & 9. Maybe they are pet peeves. How about you?

1. Never shake a hand while sitting.

2. Never talk bad about the food when you are the guest.

3. Don't eat the last piece of something you didn't buy.

4. Protect who is behind you and respect who is beside you.

5. Never make the first offer in a negotiation.

6. Don't take credit for the work you didn't do.

7. Dress well, no matter what the occasion.

8. Speak honestly: say what you think and mean what you say.

9. Ask more than you answer.

10. Leave the profane language for the less educated.

11. Avoid placing your phone on the table when eating with someone.

12. Listen, smile and most of all make eye contact.

13. If you're not invited, don't ask to go.

14. Never be ashamed of where you come from.

15. Don't beg for a relationship.

11/13/2025

Always be careful with supplements anyway...but these (right now) especially. If you would like guidance on reputable brands, PM me.

Officials say there is an ongoing investigation into a reported salmonella outbreak linked to several dietary supplements.

09/24/2025

Excited to be a part of American Association of Christian Counselors and the conference this year. So helpful and so many resources. And Katy Nicole!!

07/21/2025

Remembering Robin Williams on his birthday. While he made many laugh, he was hurting miserably inside. Remember to listen to those around you. It matters.

06/22/2025

This....

06/13/2025

This is the hardest thing ever.

👀 How long have you spent hoping they will change? Has it ever happened? Does it bring you any long-lasting peace?
It's okay to stop waiting.
It's okay to grieve the version of them you wished existed.
And it's okay to accept who they've already shown you they are.
Acceptance isn't giving up — it's the beginning of true peace.

If you're tired of wishing, hoping, and thinking, it's time for actual change. Comment "DONE," and I'll send you a resource for setting healthy boundaries with the toxic people in your life.

05/19/2025

Pick your resources carefully. Make certain it's someone you trust.

“The American College of Pediatricians applauds HHS on taking bold steps to protect children who struggle with gender dysphoria. Today’s report confirms what we have warned since 2011— transgender interventions on minors, including puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgeries, cause irreversible harm. These practices defy decades of science on child development. Puberty is not a disease— its absence is. Medicine must do no harm. We call on leading medical organizations to promote policies that align with the findings of this report.”
- Dr. Michael Artigues, President of ACPeds.

Read the HHS report: opa.hhs.gov/gender-dysphoria-report

05/19/2025

Food for thought. Lots of new information coming out. You get to decide what to do about it; at least be knowledgeable.