I’ve been dealing with an outbreak of disappointment lately, and I know I’m not alone. Things that I was convinced would go a certain way never did, and often went in the opposite direction. Unmet expectations can be confusing at best and crushing at worst. I’ve heard myself … [Read more...] about Dealing With Disappointment
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Overcoming Mid-life Crisis
Have you ever wondered what your epitaph might say? Ya, me either; frankly it’s a little strange and morbid. I’m guessing though at some point in your life a teacher or pastor had you imagine your own epitaph or eulogy. I remember being tasked by a high school English teacher to … [Read more...] about Overcoming Mid-life Crisis
FAMILY DRAMA: Six Tips for Surviving the Holidays With Your Parents
“Going home” for the Thanksgiving or Christmas holidays? When we were kids, we waited for what seemed to be an eternity until this time of year rolled around. We would count down the days with paper rings, or we would open a “window” on a Christmas holiday Advent calendar … [Read more...] about FAMILY DRAMA: Six Tips for Surviving the Holidays With Your Parents
What To Expect When You Go To Counseling
If you’ve never been to counseling before, it may seem scary and unknown. In fact, there’s a chance that the uncertainty of therapy is what has kept you from pursuing it before. What are your perceptions of what counseling is like or the kinds of people who go to counseling? Take … [Read more...] about What To Expect When You Go To Counseling