by Cameron Butler Wooten, LMFT, LPC “Our Character, basically, is a composite of our Habits” -Stephen Covey I have been thinking a lot about habits lately, specifically my own habits in various areas of my life: physically, spiritually, vocationally. My husband and I recently participated in a “21-day Sugar Detox” Program to create better eating … More Habits and Four Lessons in Changing Them
by Lydia Minear, LPC Listening is loving. It is food for the soul and nourishment for relationships. Being heard and understood deeply has a powerful effect, enabling us to feel safe, cared for, loved, and empowered. However, listening well can be difficult. This is becoming even more of a challenge in today’s society where a million … More Three Keys to Listening Well
by Adair Swayze, LPC “To let ourselves sink into the joyful moments of our lives even though we know that they are fleeting, even though the world tells us not to be too happy lest we invite disaster—that’s an intense form of vulnerability.” –Brené Brown, Daring Greatly Joy is one of the so-called positive emotions. At … More The Vulnerability of Joy
by Cameron Butler Wooten, LPC, LMFT Most people have heard that the best treatment for mental health disorders includes counseling/psychiatric treatment and medication. While this is true, there are other aids to help in healing those who suffer from mental illness, particularly anxiety and depression. As humans, we are not only made up of our … More The Mind-Body-Spirit Connection: Unexpected Ways to Help Heal Anxiety & Depression
by Lydia Minear, LPC “There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love.” – Washington Irving Everyone will know seasons of loss and grief. Some of … More Making Space for Grief
by Phil Zaffos, LPC I love words. Hidden in the words we choose, we find clues that lead us to the depths of the heart and soul, from great desire to heavy grief. Words are the offering of a story, bringing to life one’s experience, building a bridge for connection with the world within and … More Wrestling with Honor
by Elizabeth Uhles, LAPC “Hold on. Hold on to me. ‘Cause I’m a little unsteady. A little unsteady. Mama, come here. Approach, appear. Daddy, I’m alone. Cause this house don’t feel like home. If you love me, don’t let go…” Song Lyrics. Unsteady by X Ambassadors Several weeks ago, I was on my morning jog … More Parental Effects on Relationship Patterns: Finding Security in Connection
by Cameron Butler, LPC, LMFT My husband and I will celebrate our One Year Anniversary this weekend. This year has gone by so quickly, yet he & I joke about how it feels like we’ve always been married. As mentioned in a previous post, just because I am a professional counselor does not mean I am a pro at being married. It has truly been through trial … More Four (More) Things I’ve Learned in Marriage
by Adair Swayze, LAPC, LAMFT “This morning at six when I awoke, loneliness was sitting on my chest like a dental x-ray apron, even though I was covered in hairy dog love. I prayed, ‘Help. I am sad and lonely, and already it looks from here like today is going to be too long.’ So … More Choosing Kindness
by Kelly Cave, LPC, LMFT Have you heard about it? It’s all the hype right now. I have teenage clients coming in right and left telling me they and all their friends are watching it. Yet, I have some, but very few, adults coming in reporting the same. Is this show okay for our teenagers … More 13 Reasons Why: A Message to Parents
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