Habits and Four Lessons in Changing Them

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

The Mind-Body-Spirit Connection: Unexpected Ways to Help Heal Anxiety & Depression

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

Parental Effects on Relationship Patterns: Finding Security in Connection

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

Four (More) Things I’ve Learned in Marriage

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

Choosing Kindness

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