self-care
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I do enjoy living in a region that actually gets to experience all four seasons. It mixes things up, and I get to experience the best of all four. With that being said, it’s that time of the year again! The birds are a-chirpin’. The bunnies are a-hoppin’. The sun is a-shinin’. Spring has sprung,
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When college is in session, I am a busy bee. This semester I teach three classes at two different campuses spread across four mornings a week. Midday I switch gears to running my private practice. I shift into businessman/therapist mode depending on what my schedule throws at me on any given hour. With that being
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The brain can be a tricky little bugger. Sometimes it seems like our mind has a mind of its own. Let’s face it though. For all of us, the thing that helps us control ourselves can also feel like it takes over control. In those moments, we feel overwhelmed, helpless, and confused. Interestingly enough, we
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I need organization in my life. Listen, I know that not everything is under my control, but if I can have some semblance of predictability in my everyday life, then let’s make it a goal. I mean, I live by a calendar. I seldom leave items strewn about my office or home. I often leave
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Time for some word vomit. I’m done in. I’m fried. I’m burnt out. I don’t know how else to say it. I’ve had so much shit going on the last 4-6 weeks that I honestly don’t know how I didn’t snap earlier. My work schedule is kicking my ass. I’m busting said ass to get
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This week’s post serves as a follow-up to last week’s. Feel free to check it out here: https://atomic-temporary-130610338.wpcomstaging.com/2024/02/12/to-the-point/ I finally practiced what I preached. Without going into too much personal detail, my mom made some questionable remarks recently that left me feeling hurt. She and I have a bit of a rough history that has
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Not sure if this post is more of a vent session, but what happened to people coming to you directly in order to resolve conflict? I noticed an increase in individuals either holding back, going above my head, or going behind my back when it came to resolution. I experienced three separate incidents in the
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Change causes anxiety- whether it is good or bad. That’s a given. A client came into session yesterday described serious anxiety. She could not for the life of her identify exactly why she felt this way. It turned out she had just started a new job and was one week into it. When I asked
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In an effort to sharpen my counseling skills, I recently turned over to audiobooks. I might as well take advantage of my hour-long drive to work. My first download on Audible was titled Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Principles of Becoming More Flexible, Effective, and Fulfilled by Dr. Steven C. Hayes. So far, I enjoy the
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Good morning, passengers! Welcome aboard the “what if” train. This is your Caring Counselor conductor speaking. Our first stop will be the lovely concern, where it all began. Shortly thereafter, we will pull into assumption before spinning by rumination. Before you know it, we will be jumping to conclusions! Enjoy the ride! This is about
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