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 […]
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 MOREYour net worth to the world is usually determined by what remains after your bad habits are subtracted from your good ones. – Benjamin Franklin Do you know someone who struggles with self worth? Have you ever wondered what makes you valuable, special, important, or worthwhile? If so you are not alone. I have the […]
READ MOREThe face you have at age 25 is the face God gave you, but the face you have after age 50 is the face you earned. – Cindy Crawford A lot of research has been done to determine how the chemicals and connections in the brain make us feel what we feel. Results have shown […]
READ MOREAs frustrating as people can be, it’s hard to find a good substitute. – John Ortberg In my work with couples I often find it helpful to discuss some of their recent arguments. We work to identify the triggers and the underlying beliefs that cause one or both partners to feel wronged. When describing events that […]
READ MOREIt is one of the beautiful compensations of life that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself. – Ralph Waldo Emerson Volunteer work of some kind is one of my most often prescribed remedies for a wide range of symptoms. The reason: more and more research is showing an inverse relationship […]
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