Attachment Theory
Attachment Theory Understanding attachment theory for human development is very important. Especially when used as an approach in counseling. It has tried to provide a deeper understanding of the dynamics of close relationships. Attachments can be healthy. More times than not we are unaware of unhealthy patterns and systems of attachment to others, societal, religious […]
The Essence of True Friendships
The Essence of True Friendships The Essence of true friendships. There is nothing quite like a real friend. Throughout the stage of our development from Birth to death wouldn’t it be wonderful to say that we truly knew what a true friendship was. What a connection with another feels like. The type of friendship […]
Forgiveness and Freedom
Forgiveness and Freedom Forgiveness sets you free. It releases you from the bondage of the other person held captive in your mind and sets you on track for emotional well-being and healing. The phrase I commonly use with client is, “don’t let others rent room in your head.” Clients come into session and without knowing […]
Helping Your Addicted Teen in Central Florida
Helping Your Addicted Teen in Central Florida Addicted teen and the challenges they are faced with. The reality that you have and addicted teen that is struggling with addiction is one of the hardest things a parent can do. Questions as to how it happened, who to blame and why it’s happening can overwhelm you. […]
Listening to Teens
Listening to Teens Listening to teens and communicating effectively sounds like a foreign concept at times. Parents communicating with their teens can seem like another language. The reality is that parents need to understand that it’s critical at these teen years to speak less and listen more. I know that sounds backwards but by […]
Being Authentic
Being Authentic Being authentic and removing the mask you wear. It’s time to remove the mask. How excited we all get when we go to a play and we see the hero versus the villain. The actors are so good at their craft that they truly make us believe for a minute that we are […]
Ego vs Love. The Battle is on
Ego vs Love. The Battle is on Ego vs. Love seems to be the simplest way to explain the split of self. Believe it or not half of the world lives by the following statements do you fall into any of these categories? Is Change Defined as Evil or Good? I must have a […]
Listening More and Talking Less!
Listening More and Talking Less! Listening more and talking less is key to a successful relationship. It must be exhausting for those who are constantly preoccupied with taking everyone else’s inventory. Try listening more and talking less. Telling others how to act, how to feel about a situation, respond, not respond, etc. Until we can […]
Food and The Mood
Food and The Mood Food and the Mood. Looking at how food affects our thoughts and moods. From the ancient times, man became aware of what a complex marvel the body is. The Greek philosophers didn’t only tend to their mind, but also made sure to have a healthy and strong build. It should come […]
Divorce With Children Involved
Divorce With Children Involved Divorce with children involved can have devastating effects. The following is a sure method to ruin your child through a nasty divorce. Just follow these 10 rules and you are on your way to setting your child up with pain and emotional turmoil. Make sure right from the word go that […]