by Lydia Minear, LPC The definition of courage is “strength in the face of pain or grief.” Often, the words courageous & brave conjure images of powerful characters who appear fearless, with endless confidence. However, this does not align with the true meaning of courage. Real courage means not having all the answers, yet proceeding … More Courage Despite Social Anxiety
by Jim Stockton, LPC _ What characterizes a bonded romantic relationship? If you asked ten people this question, you may get ten different answers. You may get answers like good communication, the ability to problem solve, the ability to resolve conflict, or a vibrant sex life. Of course, these are all important elements of a … More What a Bonded Romantic Relationship Looks Like: Bringing Clarity to the Science of Love
by Heidi Zaffos, LMFT _ “You have to live through your pain gradually and thus deprive it of its power over you. Yes, you must go into the place of your pain. What is your pain? It is the experience of not receiving what you most need. It is a place of emptiness where you … More Facing Our Pain
By Phil Zaffos, LPC Attunement describes how in touch a person is to another’s emotional needs, moods and feelings. A person who is well-attuned will respond with appropriate language and behaviors based on another person’s emotional state. They are good at recognizing moods and emotions in another and adapting their own response in accordance. Attunement … More Attunement
by Kelly Cave, LAPC Things I’ve always wanted to ask my therapist… Do you think about me when I’m not here? I love this question so much because I believe that it speaks to the heart of us all. We all want to be remembered, to be important, to be meaningful. No one wants to … More Questions for My Therapist…
by Phil Zaffos, LPC The power and complexity of contempt reaches far and wide in our world. It can be found hidden beneath a subtle and seemingly humble remark that deflects a compliment. More egregiously, it can be a flagrant banner of hatred used to justify heinous crimes. The cruel irony of such a destructive … More Contempt: A Band-Aid for the Soul
by Lydia Minear, MA, LPC In my time meeting with new clients, I often hear some variation of this shared: “I don’t know…I just feel stuck.” This experience of feeling stuck leads many people to consider and potentially try therapy. I have a hunch that at some point most people find themselves in such a … More On Feeling Stuck & How Therapy Helps
I think we’ve probably all read some major headlines lately having to do with sex. First, the Duggar scandal and second, the Jenner … More In Response to Bruce Jenner and The Duggars
Foundation Counseling is excited to announce the launching of the ‘Mens Transformation Counseling Group’! Phil Zaffos, MA, LPC has always been passionate about seeing men transformed. In reflecting on the current state of “manhood” in our society and it’s evolution over the past century through events, wars, economics, social and cultural norms, technology and our … More Introducing New ‘Mens Transformation Group’
Without hope, what will become of man? It’s the reason we can get up out of bed in the morning, the leverage for motivation and the drive for improvement. Without hope, what is the reason to live? If we do not believe that we can make a difference, that we can have a better life, … More In Hope
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