When Is The “Right Time” To Go To Counseling?
By Jennifer Owen, PhD, LPC, NCC Have you ever considered going to counseling? Did you end up changing your mind by thinking to yourself, “No. I don’t need counseling. My life isn’t that bad.” I’ve heard phrases like this far more than I could count! Unfortunately, the idea of going to counseling is still associated [&h
It is Not Good for Man to be Alone
By Regina Barbour, MA, Resident in Counseling “The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” Genesis 2:18 (NIV) Often when we read or hear this scripture, we think of marriage, and rightfully so. Yes, God did say this after he created […]
The Essentials of Effective Communication
Amanda Kirk, MS Years ago, I remember seeing a conversation fail in such an overt way it was both mesmerizing and comical. I watched as two co-workers carried on what could loosely be defined as a conversation. They were talking back and forth to each other, but about two completely different topics. I don’t recall […]
Exchanging New Year’s Resolutions for New Year’s Vision
By Bridget Mathwin, MA, Resident in Counseling It is that time of year again. Time to make New Year’s Resolutions. I have decided, I am done with them. I tend to be enthusiastic with lots of energy to make my resolutions happen in the beginning. Then, when the going gets tough or I have over […]