Every individual has a dream a vision of what they aspire to be or achieve However reaching one 8217 s dream is not a walk in the park it involves a series of well thought out steps unwavering focus and consistent effort The first step in this journey is to clearly define what your dream is It 8217 s essential to hellip

Whether it 8217 s a romantic partnership friendship or even a family dynamic toxic relationships impact our well being hinder personal growth and drain energy Understanding these types of relationships is crucial for overall happiness and success In this blog we will explore the signs of toxic relationships their effect on our lives and strategies for breaking free hellip

In memory of Barbara Jean amp David Wedgeworth parents of Dr Velma Jean Stanley Licensed Psychologist Loss Such a small word Yet when the loss is experienced particularly in losing a loved one few words compare when considering life changing events that can restructure a person s world crush the heart or leave a person literally shaken hellip

Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can significantly impact an individual 8217 s daily life Managing anxiety involves a variety of techniques to reduce and cope with symptoms One practical approach is cognitive behavioral therapy which helps individuals identify and modify negative thought patterns and behaviors contributing to anxiety Medication may also be used to manage hellip

Family counseling advice to manage the unpredictable or dangerous By Dan Peters Ph D I have known many adults who describe themselves as not worrying at all before having children and then found themselves worrying quite a bit after their children were born I also know many people who worried prior to having kids and now hellip

Effective conversation helps parents create lasting meaningful relationships with their kids These 10 powerful statements can get you started on your way By Paul Axtell The Pew Research Center recently showed parents across America a list of 10 skills asking the question 8220 Which of these skills is most important for a child to get ahead in hellip

By Ellen Hendriksen Ph D You may be self sabotaging without even realizing it Whether you refer to it as self defeating behavior or standing in your own way self sabotage can interfere with the best laid plans and goals Why do we do it Turns out there are many reasons why instead of shooting for the moon we end up aiming right hellip

By John D Rich Jr Ph D Are you a Perfectionist The pressure to be perfect can be a source of motivation or a source of great anxiety My son Josiah is on the freshman football team at his high school He had his first game of the season on Wednesday For almost a week leading up to that hellip

By Hal Shorey Ph D Identify Underlying Relationship Issues My last round of blog posts centered on the idea that you can intentionally change your thoughts feelings and behaviors around relationships In this article about relationship issues we discuss understanding your attachment style and the styles of the people you are in relationship with Each attachment style deferentially hellip

By F Diane Barth L C S W When You Feel Like Trust is Missing We live in a time when everyone is talking about trust and no one seems to be feeling much of it Have you like many others lost faith in the government your relationships and maybe even yourself Before we talk about what you can do about hellip