Maybe you have seen ads online for various organizations that are advertising for volunteer assistance. Maybe it has crossed your mind to want to volunteer, but you don’t know where to start or if you have the time. There is a strong argument for making the time, though; research has suggested that people who volunteer…
Do you remember the first time you fell in love? Chances are if you are an adult, you do. You remember the rush of feelings, the anticipation of seeing that person, shared laughter, and the moments of pure joy. But do you remember when you fell in love with yourself? Chances are you don’t. There…
Let’s face it, there are always new styles, “In” ideas for fashion, makeup, and societal expectations. What if I told you that in a world that tells people how to dress, how to talk, and how to express yourself on social media that it is ok to be different? You may have been feeling like…
The pressure to bring home good grades can lead to constant tension and frustration in the home for both the parent & the teen. We know that poor grades can lead to low self-esteem in students, and, as a parent, it’s easy to get caught up worrying about your teen’s future when they aren’t performing…
Life is this incredible, beautiful journey of trying to find out who we are, what we want, and the people we want in our lives. We may search our entire life to find out who we are and still never recognize our strengths. In counseling, I focus on building and uplifting teens to know…
We all have those friends that seem to always be in relationships. When you’re the only single friend, it can be difficult to be around friends who seem so blissfully happy in their relationships. If you’re constantly surrounded by couples, it’s easy to slip into the “What’s wrong with me?” line of thinking. Even if…
Sometimes we believe that by pushing it will lead to someone being motivated. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. My husband and I have been working on renovating our home slowly but surely. We decided that we could get this gigantic corner cabinet up the two flights of stairs and down through a narrow hallway….
As parents, it is hard to know how to support your children as they begin to really embrace more independence. Sometimes, as parents, we want to point out to our teenagers what they are doing is not helpful or that they are doing it wrong. Teens often respond with resentment and anger. It can…
