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Being the critical thinker that I am, I decided to engage in a short-term experiment. As I have shared in previous entries, doctors are treating me for chronic pain and fatigue that they believed to associated with fibromyalgia. During the second half of July and beginning of August, I spent a lot of time in…
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There are three primary communication styles – passive, aggressive, and assertive. Passive- Common names for these individuals are “doormats,” “people pleasers,” “teacher’s pet,” “the nice guy,” “the quiet type,” or “doormat.” A popular example of a passive person might be “The Dude” from The Big Lebowski , “Andy” from The 40-Year-Old Virgin, or “Dave Buznik” from Anger Management. They…
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I always found the quiet of the night to be the most peaceful, and also my most productive hours. It was void of distraction. Nighttime allowed my mind to finally have its moment to shine alongside the moonlit glow. However, the next morning was often full of regret. I have been a night owl going…
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A few days ago, I was getting to know a new client during an initial session. Usually, the first session or two is getting to understand the primary issues and identifying treatment goals. While he was talking, I easily picked up on the theme of setting high expectations for himself. When I asked him how…
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With every entry I post, I input a minute piece of myself. It helps me to write about the experience. Today is no different. Every few weeks, I find myself falling backwards into a depressive funk. Sometimes there is a specific trigger, and other times it just slaps me across the face like a ton…
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I have had several peers reach out to me since I started this blog. They all said they found the information helpful (which I greatly appreciate hearing by the way), but they were still struggling. I had written about several techniques, theories, and ideas that have helped me through my journey, but I left one…
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As part of my personality and profession, I like to think I am good at provide suggestions and helping others process their way through a plethora of difficult situations. Where I struggle is being able to apply my own advice to my situation. One of my favorite techniques to use with my clients is called…
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On nearly every job interview I have gone on, it starts off with the same question. “Tell us about yourself.” It takes every ounce of strength for me not to cringe hearing those words exit the lips of my potential employer. Like most people (minus narcissists), I loathe talking about myself. It is not so…
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Three of the most dangerous words I ever uttered to myself. These words caused me more mental torment, anguish, and suffering than I would like to admit. I lied to myself numerous times at some of the worst points in my life. I held onto an illusion that I could take on whatever life threw…
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The Caring Counselor 