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UNTOLD STORIES When you see someone smiling, do you assume they are happy? Most people would. As a therapist, I try to look past that smile. I need to hear the words a person is speaking to make sure it matches up with the smile. Many people who are in pain will...
What are you Celebrating?
What are you Celebrating? The Merriam-Webster Dictionay defines "celebration" as to do something special or enjoyable for an important event, occasion, holiday, etc. : to praise (someone or something) : to say that (someone or something) is great or important. We...
Commit Daily to Your Success!
People set resolutions, goals, intentions all the time. More often then not we sabotage ourselves along the way. For example, I'm trying to lose weight. Notice I said trying. I need to change the word from "trying" to "committed." Just one word can change the...
Rest, Relax, Reset and Restored!
After a particularly challenging couple of weeks of work, I was able to leave town with some amazing women and pursue 4 days of my favorite hobby! I left behind, the constant care of my puppy, the phone calls, emails, commitments and surrounded myself with the things...
From Overwhelmed to a Step Forward
How often have you felt so overwhelmed that you did not even know where to begin? So overwhelmed, you were immobilized? So, overwhelmed, you were stuck? And then the pressure from being stuck in place added more stress, worry and anxiety? As a counselor, I'd love...
The Journey of Success
The Journey of Success Most of us have goals and dreams, even if we have not officially established them as such. Even more rare is finding someone who tracks their progress and celebrates their success. And that is a shame! In a world where we find focus on...
Just Ask
Just Ask As I am helping a school identify those who might be depressed or potentially suicidal, I find myself offering the suggestion for these young people to just talk to their friends. As a certified trainer, (QPR-question, persuade, refer), the plan is to help...
Purpose and Passion
Purpose and Passion A couple weeks ago, I went to a women's business conference. It was very inspiring and I left with a laundry basket full of ideas. Then the next two weeks I was busy with preparing for and presenting on mental health issues. What I realized over...
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