men's issues Archives | Greenwood Counseling Center https://greenwoodcounselingcenter.com/category/mens-issues/ Therapy and Counseling Center | Centennial, CO Wed, 10 Oct 2018 17:55:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://greenwoodcounselingcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GCC-Favicon-150x150.png men's issues Archives | Greenwood Counseling Center https://greenwoodcounselingcenter.com/category/mens-issues/ 32 32 Peaceful tip for regulating stress https://greenwoodcounselingcenter.com/peaceful-tip-for-regulating-stress/ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:55:45 +0000 http://denvercounselingblog.wordpress.com/?p=464   How I love to think about the beach.  Whether it is in the middle of a Colorado winter, or the middle of the summer, I find great peace thinking of the rolling waves, gentle breezes, salty aroma, and warm sand of a beach.  Many therapists refer to this as a safe place, but  I...

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]]> Living in the Present https://greenwoodcounselingcenter.com/living-in-the-present/ Thu, 19 Jul 2012 01:54:03 +0000 http://denvercounselingblog.wordpress.com/?p=380   Are you living in the moment or are you unaware of the moment because you are so focused on tomorrow, next week, next month or  next year?  It is easy to coast along on autopilot, lost in our thoughts or worrying about things that are yet to happen.  Nevertheless, truly living and enjoying our...

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]]> Stopping the Worry https://greenwoodcounselingcenter.com/stopping-the-worry/ Tue, 05 Jun 2012 21:38:22 +0000 http://denvercounselingblog.wordpress.com/?p=365   Many clients ask me how they can stop worrying about something when the thought seems to be ever-present.    This is a common problem with people struggling with anxiety, depression, stress or grief.  The thoughts running through their mind seem to control them as opposed to feeling they have control over their thoughts. Research has...

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]]> Improve Happiness by Discovering Your Strengths https://greenwoodcounselingcenter.com/improve-happiness-by-discovering-your-strengths/ Tue, 08 May 2012 15:42:01 +0000 http://denvercounselingblog.wordpress.com/?p=101   It is easy to become consumed with the down side of situations and to lose site of the goodness and power within ourselves.  Nevertheless, recognizing that you have choices is a good starting point that can be truly empowering.  Even more important is discovering that you have used the power of choice before in ways...

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]]> The Art of Positive Thinking https://greenwoodcounselingcenter.com/the-art-of-positive-thinking/ Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:07:38 +0000 http://denvercounselingblog.wordpress.com/?p=72   We have all had those days where we wake up on the wrong side of the bed and find fault with everything for no reason at all.   The weather is not what you had hoped, nothing sounds good for breakfast, you don’t want to work, you don’t want to stay home, your spouse is...

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]]> Taking Time for Yourself https://greenwoodcounselingcenter.com/taking-time-for-yourself/ Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:50:49 +0000 http://denvercounselingblog.wordpress.com/?p=69   Over the years, I have seen many people come in for therapy to work on feeling happier.  They are sad, struggling in relationships, recovering from divorce or struggling with parenting.  Yet, in their struggles they have forgotten about themselves.  Their focus has been outward on relationships and pressures, but stopping, turning attention inward, and...

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]]> Forgiveness https://greenwoodcounselingcenter.com/forgiveness/ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:30:12 +0000 http://denvercounselingblog.wordpress.com/?p=60   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...

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]]> Making New Year’s Resolutions You Can Keep https://greenwoodcounselingcenter.com/making-new-years-resolutions-you-can-keep/ Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:16:28 +0000 http://denvercounselingblog.wordpress.com/?p=39 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...

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]]> Relationship Stress During the Holidays https://greenwoodcounselingcenter.com/relationship-stress-during-the-holidays/ Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:34:49 +0000 http://denvercounselingblog.wordpress.com/?p=28 ‘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...

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]]> Exercise and Anxiety https://greenwoodcounselingcenter.com/exercise-and-anxiety/ Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:30:11 +0000 http://denvercounselingblog.wordpress.com/?p=25 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

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