Words are very unnecessary, they can only do harm. – Depeche Mode As a therapist you might think that a large part of my job is to help people improve the communication within their marriage and family. You would, of course, be correct. So when is communication actually the wrong approach? In what situation could […]
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Loneliness is the leprosy of modern society. – Mother Theresa I have noticed a significant rise in a general sense of detachment from society as an underlying cause of depression for many of the people I work with. While this trend seems to be consistent across gender and cultural lines, I would say that one […]
READ MOREI recently had the opportunity to enjoy a family vacation in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. One of the activities we hoped to accomplish while vacationing was a nice hike in the Smoky Mountain National Park. This would be a first for my wife and daughters, and something I haven’t done since I was a young teen. After […]
READ MOREThe family you come from isn’t as important as the family you’re going to have. – Ring Lardner In my practice I often joke with people that “we’re all messed up because we all have parents.” While this is said in jest I have yet to find someone who doesn’t get the joke. The truth […]
READ MOREPeople take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost. – H. Jackson Brown, Jr. Often times when concerned parents bring their teenager in for counseling they can easily recite the long list of what is “wrong” with their child. They can also give me […]
READ MOREDiscontent is the first necessity of progress. – Thomas Edison I have talked with many people over the years who have a tendency to avoid addressing concerns with others. Usually when we get to the root cause I will hear something like, “Why should I risk starting an argument when things aren’t too bad?” In […]
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