Finding Balance: Somewhere Between Give and Take: Part II
by: Amanda Kirk, MS. So the last time we met here, I laid out some characteristics of those who tend to primarily be Givers and those who primarily tend to be Takers. You can read that post here. It’s probably already obvious to you which camp you tend to reside in. Here’s a simple exercise to […]
Giving Until It Hurts: Somewhere Between Give and Take: Part I
by: Amanda Kirk, MS Over the years, I’ve heard some variation of the following phrase many times, generally in a tone of admiration and praise. “She is always taking care of people. He is such a giver. She never asks anything for herself. He just has a servant’s heart” and so on. I suspect you’ve […]
Do You Have Allergies?
by: Katelynn Jones, LPC I sure do. Trees, grasses, flowering plants….all of them bring about allergy reactions. For those of you who also experience allergy symptoms let’s share for a moment. Itchy, sandpaper feeling eyes, runny nose, chest congestion, scratchy throat, and the dreaded sinus pressure. Most every
Anxiety Issues Aren’t “Just In Your Head”
by: Katelynn Jones, LPC. If you were asked, “have you ever experienced anxiety?”, what would you say? “Yes, daily” “Sometimes” No, never”? The reality is more people suffer from anxiety than are actually admitting. Unfortunately, anxiety can cause such confusion that individuals feel trapped and unable
Keep Calm and Be Present
by: Janice Stinson, LPC. “Calgon, take me away!” Does anyone remember this commercial? I know I am betraying my age, but in the 1970s and 80s there was a commercial or two featuring a stressed out woman (wife, mother, employee) who was swept away to her oasis of tranquility by…well…bubble bath.&nb
2 Simple Gratitude Practices That Can Transform Your Outlook
by: Jim Urban, LPC. Gratitude, mental strength, and realistic-positive thinking are all the rave in today’s psychological research. There is abundant evidence that many people today live bedraggled, anxious, depressed, and frustrated lives. The promise that some simply, daily acknowledgement of reasons to be grateful can impro
3 Reasons a Little Selfishness Makes You a Better Parent
by: Jim Urban, LPC. Admit it, you’ve been there (and by the way, so have I). You love your children and want the best for them. You run yourself ragged trying to give them everything they need to succeed. Their birthday parties are the talk of the town, the affirmations you give them are constant, and you […]
You’re Invited to our Day of Hope
by: Your Friends at Hope for Tomorrow Counseling. Dear Friends of Hope for Tomorrow Counseling, We are taking the week off writing our usual blog posts in order to prepare for a BIG event going on this weekend. Sunday, October 1st from 1-4pm is our Day of Hope celebrating our 10-year anniversary of providing counseling […
3 Ways More Recess Time Could Save Our Schools
by: Jim Urban, LPC. In the 1980’s I was fortunate to go to a Kindergarten public school in suburban Jacksonville, Florida that had 1 recess hour and 2 additional “play breaks.” My grades during that year were “A’s,” and I felt very confident in my ability to be a good student. I also felt safe […]
What to Do When Disaster Strikes
by: Jim Urban, LPC. Hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding, and other natural disasters can be some of the most traumatic events many people will ever endure. If you keep up with current events you know that Texas was hit with the worst hurricane in several centuries, and a strong hurricane may make landfall this weekend in Florida. [&