Habit Four is my personal favorite of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People because it shifts the focus from a competitive mindset to a collaborative mindset, reminding us that success does not have to come at the expense someone else’s success especially in today’s fast paced competitive society. Stephen Covey’s Habit 4: Think Win... Continue Reading →
Have you ever experienced a strong feeling about something—whether it was a job offer, a relationship, or life decision—without being able to explain why? It’s like your stomach kind of drops and there’s a voice inside your head telling you, “Beware!” or “Go for it!”. That feeling is called your intuition. Although it might not... Continue Reading →
Building trust in a marriage is essential for a strong and healthy relationship. Trust forms the foundation of a successful partnership between spouses, and it requires effort, commitment, and open communication. For this reason, I wanted to share some key ways to gain trust from your wife in a marriage. While these are suggestions for... Continue Reading →
In January of 2023, I began the application process for a counseling internship. Literally, every single one of my professors told me to start the process as early as possible. My anxiety kicked in. I had left my nearly decade long career to pursue counseling. I had spent the past year and a half learning... Continue Reading →
The idea that you can only love another person until you love yourself is expressed frequently. And while loving yourself is truly valuable, the language used around it is often limiting. The fact of the matter is that self-love is not an easy deed. A person may even wonder, what is self-love? What does it... Continue Reading →
It is critically important during these times to stay close in our relationships with our loved ones. Ever since the beginning of the pandemic, isolation and loneliness bears a strong burden on individuals because of the lack of contact and communication. Most healthy relationships rely on sources of strength linked to shared similarities, friendships, individuality,... Continue Reading →
No matter how long a client has come in for therapy, an attachment forms between client and counselor. The therapeutic alliance is full of meaning. Creating a safe space for clients to share their pain, shame, disappointments, and milestones, a secure relationship is experienced. Sometimes, a counselor has to leave the relationship for a variety... Continue Reading →
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