Have you ever been in an argument with someone and brought up an offense from ten years prior? Maybe it is an offense you bring up regularly during arguments to remind them of the hurt they caused you. If so, you are not alone. Often one of the biggest hurdles in relationships is the…
“I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.” –Maya Angelou The season of giving is here, yet it has become a society that seems to place so much emphasis on giving big gifts, giving expensive gifts, that often people feel that they can’t keep up, and therefore have…
The holiday season can be a particularly challenging time for people who are coping with the loss of a loved one. Trying to find ways to endure the sadness often creates feelings of depression, lack of motivation, and disinterest in being around others. However, there are ways to allow your love for that special person…
So it’s just about that time of year again when we begin to contemplate what we will promise to improve in our lives as a way of ringing in the New Year. Yes, it’s time to decide on a New Year’s Resolution. For many of us, we can’t even recall our previous resolutions, let alone…
We all make mistakes that we regret, but they are the impetus for personal growth. The self is not something ready-made, but something in continuous formation through choice of action.– John Dewey I think most people would agree, it is impossible to get through life without making mistakes; mistakes in judgment, mistakes in planning, mistakes…
‘Tis the Season: Shopping, decorating, holiday gatherings, baking, wrapping, and still juggling the day to day responsibilities of work and home. It’s no wonder the holidays can create such stress in our lives and friction in relationships. Unfortunately the enjoyment of the season can be lost when the tension invades your love life. However, a…
I have long been a proponent of exercise and the value it has in helping people to manage their anxiety. Here is an interesting article from Science Daily that really states this case: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/07/110712122403.htm Click here for more information on Anxiety Treatment. Tamra Hughes, MA, LPC http://www.thcounseling.com
As unpleasant as sadness and disappointment are to experience, it is often in the midst of those times, or immediately following them that one feels most inspired and philosophical about life. It is a time when, in trying to make sense of what has happened that has hurt or angered someone, or in any way…
Anxiety is an issue that plagues many individuals, impacting every aspect of their lives. If you are one of those individuals, you are not alone. Feelings of being frozen with fear of any multitude of things, unable to enjoy time with friends or family, or continually stressed by the need to leave the comfort…
This time of year is the perfect time to begin a list that encourages you to reflect on the people, places, things and experiences in your life for which you are thankful. The following exercise may seem easy at first, but as time goes on, you will find that it challenges you to look for…