It can be a daunting process to start counseling. If we are lucky, we can get a referral from a trusted friend or relative, but that is often not the case. Understandably, we can feel exposed in asking around for … Continued
So often I hear the question “What’s Solution Focused Counseling? The difference shows itself in 3 different areas: Goals, Counseling Relationship, and Counselor Freedom. 1) Goals Firstly, with Solution Focused Counseling we focus in on your needs … Continued
One question clients are always asking: “Will my Relationship work out?” It is a good question. Generally people are asking because they are worried. They are seeing some red flags in their relationship. Those red flags are incredibly important to … Continued
Top 5 Reasons People Start Counseling 1. Relationship Issues We can all attest that troubles in any relationship (intimate, work, peer, family) can cause disruptions on our lives. Of course the closer the relationship, them more disruption. Counseling … Continued
Understanding and Insulating from Criticism and Judgments Learning to insulate ourselves from negative criticism and judgment is a key element in reshaping and guiding our lives towards success. In order to do so we first have to understand a … Continued
Should you tell loved ones you’re starting therapy? Susan MoskopChicago Tribune Q: You’ve decided talking to a therapist would benefit you, but you’re unsure about sharing this news. How should you approach the situation? The process of counseling can get … Continued
Bushido and Samurai Traditional Knowledge Perception and the Dedication to Duty Tsunetomo Yamamoto (1659-1719) was an ancient Samurai, and later a monk, who dictated his thoughts on Bushido and the Samurai code. This collection of writing, translated in the mid-20th … Continued
Success is not simply the description of accomplishing a task well. It is a state of mind which needs to permeate through the body and soul. If we focus on the end goal, rather than the process, we will always … Continued
Relationship Needs and Wants There is so much advice out there about finding the perfect relationship. Finding the right information is not as complicated as it all seems. Let simplify some basics and make some sense of it all. … Continued
All things are temporary We must learn that all things are temporary. Life itself is a temporary thing. We can be certain of very few things in this world, and the passing nature of life is one of those … Continued
