Building Self-Esteem in Children
Amy Billingsly, LMHP-R, CSAC Today’s kids and teens face a completely different world than most of us grew up in, as some of my younger clients like to remind me (“Did you have phones when you were a kid?”). Kids and teens are daily inundated with images of perfection; yet, these images and expectations are […]
How to Cross the Finish Line
Amanda Kirk, MS Remember that story about the race between the tortoise and the hare? You know, the one where the hare was a zippy, flashy multitasker, and proud of it? Then there was the tortoise; slow, steady, confident, determined. Yeah, that one. I have no idea how many times I’ve heard that story – […]
Four “H’s” of Self-Care
Amanda Kirk, MS Self-care. It’s such a buzzword these days. Everybody has an opinion on what it is and how to do it, but few of us actually tend to prioritize self-care on a regular basis. So I would like to submit to you four ways to begin taking care of yourself. This shortlist may […]
No, you’re not crazy
By Katelynn Jones, LPC I have lost count of how many people are terrified that I am going to think or determine that they are “crazy”. It became so frequent that I started to blame my job title. Many people think that only “crazy” people go see a therapist, or at the very least, only […]
Budget Why’s Your Money, Your Relationship, Part 3 Amanda Kirk, MS
Budget why’s. Like budget “wise”. Get it? Okay, okay, let’s move on. In the first post in this series (LINK TO FIRST ARTICLE), I hinted toward a question we can ask of our budgets and each other that will not only tell us how we are doing relationally but can actually help improve our relationships. […
An Empty Seat at the Table: Grieving During the Holidays.
Jennifer Owen MA, LPC, NCC Thursday, November 22nd, 2012. I distinctly remember standing in the dining room of my grandparent’s house as we were about to pray over Thanksgiving dinner. There was an awkward pause. Usually, Papa prays before we eat. This year, he wasn’t there. I look over at the dining room table and [&hel
The Value of Money Part 2
Your Money, Your Relationship, Part 2 Amanda Kirk, MS Money is about way more than numbers and math. How we handle it says something about who we believe ourselves to be or want to be – or want to be perceived – and what we value. You’ve probably heard it said before, “let me see […]
Love or and Money Part 1
Love or and Money Your Money, Your Relationship, Part 1 Amanda Kirk, MS The topic of money is a tricky one that causes many to feel tense when it even comes up. Talk about money – in particular, my money, and how I handle it? No thanks! And anyway, why is an article about budgeting […]
Yes to Parenting
Yes to Parenting Amanda Kirk, MS Do you know what a 2-year old’s favorite word is? Of course, you do. It’s “no”. Do you know what many parents’ favorite word is? This one may be a little harder to guess, but I bet it will make sense – it also seems to be “no”. Not […]
Containers: Creating the Life You Want to Live
Amanda Kirk, MS Confession. I am a complete sucker for totes and bins and storage-y things of all types. When I was first introduced to Marie Kondo’s book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, in which she encourages her readers to find small bins and baskets for loose items that would otherwise just collect haphazardly [&he