Listen to the blog: We had a totally fine Christmas. There is literally nothing to complain about. Nothing went wrong. No fights. We saw all the people. Ate all the food. My son got the most important stuff on his list. My husband and I didn’t even get into an argument … [Read more...] about It’s Never Totally Right At The Holidays
Emotions
Coping with National Tragedies: Finding Resilience and Hope in a Broken World
Listen to the audio version of this article: Regardless of your political affiliation (or lack thereof), your news feed has undoubtedly made you aware of recent national tragedies. Around the same time, the nation witnessed another school shooting in Colorado and saw … [Read more...] about Coping with National Tragedies: Finding Resilience and Hope in a Broken World
How To Keep Going With a Broken Heart
Fortunately, there are only a couple of times I can remember in my 60 years when my heart felt broken. To me, the definition of heartbreak is multifaceted. As a counselor, even though heartbreak is not in the DSM-5 manual of mental disorders, I can list the many symptoms: • A … [Read more...] about How To Keep Going With a Broken Heart
You Can’t Change Other People—Here’s What You *Can* Do
We can’t change others. We can’t, and we shouldn’t want to. I know—you may be thinking, If you knew so-and-so, you would change your mind about trying to change people. But regardless of whether someone else needs to change or not, it is not our job to do it. Besides, if … [Read more...] about You Can’t Change Other People—Here’s What You *Can* Do
How to Find the Right Therapist in Baton Rouge: Your Guide to a Great Counseling Fit
Looking for a counselor in Baton Rouge but unsure where to start? Finding the right therapist is a big decision, and this guide will help you navigate your options and feel confident about your choice. Finally deciding to begin counseling is a BIG DEAL. Most people wrestle … [Read more...] about How to Find the Right Therapist in Baton Rouge: Your Guide to a Great Counseling Fit
Chasing Success: From Ego to Humility
It’s funny how the things that once helped us—really helped us—can later start to hurt us. I used to think my drive and ambition were just part of who I was. Necessary, even. And for a while, they were. They got me through a lot. But somewhere along the way—probably without me … [Read more...] about Chasing Success: From Ego to Humility
