Mar 5, 2021 | Counseling Blog
“Vaccinated” Thank you so much for your patience with me as I took a break from writing. Sometimes, the counselor needs time to care for themselves. We even had a webinar on Compassion Fatigue in February for our Community Care Team and our...
Jan 11, 2021 | Counseling Blog
“Welcome 2021” I am actually writing this on Christmas Eve! Somehow the mystery of Christmas is still with me. Here Goes. Happy Birthday Eve Jesus! Jesus. Immanuel. God with us. Amazing. God. On earth. As a baby. Of all...
Jan 6, 2021 | Counseling Blog
“Farewell to 2020” Most of the people I speak with are ready to say “goodbye” to 2020. It’s been a difficult year, to say the least. Although, as a counselor, I have one more suggestion before we say our farewell. Let’s take a moment to name our...
Dec 10, 2020 | Counseling Blog
“The Second Most Important Commandment” Several years ago, I sat across from a bright, talented middle-aged woman. She was sharing her story of failure as she criticized and belittled herself. Rather than allowing this unhealthy pattern to play...
Nov 24, 2020 | Counseling Blog
“Celebrations” This morning in my quiet time with God, I read the Upper Room devotion for today. The scripture was from 1 Peter 4:12-19. In my old Bible, an NRSV translation, I even have verse 19 underlined. “Therefore, let those suffering in...
Nov 4, 2020 | Counseling Blog
“A New Future and New Hope” “GG! We need help,” my grandson yelled from upstairs. I ran upstairs. Ok, so I actually climbed the stairs as quickly as my 60-something knees would allow. GG is my grandchildren’s nickname for me. It stands for Goofy...
