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How Do I Know If I Need Therapy?
March 16, 2013
If a physical pain is not debilitating, we tolerate it for a few days because we believe it will go away. There are times we talk to friends and family members to find solutions to…
“Will I Ever See the End of My Rainbow?”
March 11, 2013
[See original article published here.] Mom said: “I’m struggling with my son. He teases his sister so much! He also yanks toys from his baby brother and runs away. The baby starts screaming and I…
When you love too much…
February 15, 2013
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Winter blues … need a reboot?
February 05, 2013
[See original article published here.] Sometimes when you have computer problems, the quickest solution is to reboot. Computer experts advise this all the time. They say restarting your computer will install updates properly, and help…
“What you resist, persists”
January 29, 2013
This past Christmas I received a 27oz. bag of Ghirardelli chocolates. I don’t think I’m a chocoholic but I do enjoy chocolates. The night I received the bag, I ate and shared a few with…
What Can You Do to Increase Your Sense of Well-Being?
January 20, 2013
We, human beings, are always looking for experiences, activities, and ideas to increase our sense of well-being. The Science Daily recently reported on several studies indicating that when we sleep more, give away money, and…
OCD, Guilt, and Religion
December 15, 2012
[See original article published here.] “For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he….” ~ Proverbs 23:7 Grace had grown up in a religious home. She was familiar with the above proverb. She understood…
Are You Feeling All ‘Stwessed’ Out?
November 18, 2012
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What OCD Feels Like
November 08, 2012
[See original article published here.] Mike’s thoughts were driving him “crazy. One thought would lead him into another and another. His anxiety would shoot to the roof and he couldn’t stand it. He felt these…
Healing Those Stubborn Emotional Wounds
November 08, 2012
Mary was experiencing low self-esteem and worthlessness. She’d say her eyes were “broken faucets.” She’d cry often, and would easily get irritated and explode at her children and husband. She had gained weight in the…
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October 22, 2012
Boys with untreated ADHD suffer socially, economically later in life By Celeste Rosenlof October 19th, 2012 @ 8:37pm SALT LAKE CITY — Boys who suffer from attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder may have a plethora of educational…
Before It Knocks You Down
October 19, 2012
A while ago, I met a client whose family loved the ocean. Every opportunity they had to go on vacation, they chose a place where they could body surf. I asked him to tell me…
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