Created by Compassion Counseling We hear the phrase a lot, “season of life”. It can be used to describe really good times or bad times. Often times I try to stay away from cliché phrases but I really like this one. It is an accurate description of the way you can experience life. There are ebbs and flows and there...[ read more ]
By:Meredith Ivey LPC-S, RPT-S Isn’t it neat how the simplicity of childhood can teach you things? I was working in the church nursery one day when I heard two 4 year old girls arguing. Let’s call them Sarah and Allison. Sarah was adamant that she and Allison attended the same school, while Allison was sure that they did not. I...[ read more ]
By: Courtney Johnson, LPC Photo Courtesy of Ally_Costanzo, Creative Commons School is out for the Summer! While that means slower schedules and longer days, it also means avoiding the phrase “I’m so bored! There’s nothing to do here!”. Here are some ideas for fun, inexpensive summer activities that will keep your children entertained throughout the summer months. 1. At the beginning...[ read more ]
By: Meredith Ivey LPC-S, RPT-S Photo courtesy of Andrew Malone, Creative Commons “One should treat others as one would like others to treat oneself.” (Golden Rule) Now, don’t get me wrong, I do like the intent behind the Golden Rule. If you don’t want others to yell at you or hit you, don’t yell at them or hit...[ read more ]
Photo Courtesy of Commons.wikimedia.org, Creative Commons By: Rebeca Meyer LPC-Intern Supervised by Beth Ann Contreras, MMFT, LMFT-S, LPC-S. Pregnancy is a time to enjoy the beautiful miracle of creation taking place within a woman. It is truly remarkable to wake up every morning to this living being inside me, kicking me so that he can get his breakfast. I am stilled...[ read more ]
By: Julie Weaver, MA, LPC How is your sex life going these days? How would you say your spouse would respond to that same question? Let’s talk about it……. Do you remember when you were first together intimately? Back then, was it exciting, sensual and fulfilling? Chances are it was all those things and more. The relationship became new and different when...[ read more ]
By: Julie Weaver, MA, LPC Have you talked about sex with your spouse in the last year? How about in the last 5 years? How about foreplay specifically? Is this the elephant in the room for you? How much have you talked with your therapist about these topics? I imagine not at all. Is there a need? Often times there...[ read more ]
By: Julie Weaver, MA, LPC We are well aware that sex is something that not all couples talk about and for some, initiation is another one of those sort of taboo discussions, is seems. Is initiation everything? No, but it is nice and makes us feel wanted, right? The feeling of obligation is another topic that not many want to voice out loud to their...[ read more ]
By: Madelyn Murray LPC-Intern Supervised byMeredith Ivey LPC-S, RPT-S Setting up rules for a child already struggling with authority figures can be really difficult. What can be even more difficult is giving your child a consequence when a rule is not followed. Often times, implementing a consequence leads to even MORE of a meltdown. Here are a few simple tips for keeping...[ read more ]
1. We care about our clients. Each and every one of you. There are ethical boundaries (which are there for good reasons) that prevent us from showing you we care in the same way your friends might, but that doesn’t mean we don’t care. We don’t exchange gifts, emails, or texts. We can’t go up and hug you if we...[ read more ]
