I came across this article recently that talks about technology that can help parents work through custody transitions with their children, and knew I had to read it. I love the idea of how technology can help make our lives easier, more efficient, or more connected. Of course, I understand the limitations and potential damages of technology, too. Parents who …
Welcome Bradley Sigafoose, LPC
I would like to introduce our new counselor, Bradley Sigafoose! He is a licensed counselor (LPC) who is relocating to the Portland area from Wisconsin, and will be starting at Discover Counseling on March 27th. I’m excited he will be joining our team and excited for you all to meet him! After interviewing Bradley, I knew right away he was …
The Gift of Thankfulness
The Gift of Thankfulness by Robin Fleming For many people, the fall and winter seasons bring with them more awareness of what they have to be thankful for. Time spent with family and friends around the Thanksgiving table may include a moment for sharing the blessings of the previous year and offering a prayer in gratefulness for the gifts of …
Codependency Group starting February 2018
Discover Counseling and Life Encounter Counseling are teaming up to start a codependency group at our office starting in February 2018. Our desire is to help people who struggle with codependent patterns learn about themselves and gain tools to help build a healthier sense of self and healthier relationships. According to Melodie Beattie, author of the timeless book “Codependent No …
5 Myths About Forgiveness That Keep Us Bitter
We’ve all been hurt before. It’s an inevitable part of living in a broken world with broken people. Maybe our spouse disappointed us, our friend rejected us, our boss underappreciates us, or our family members mistreated us. Whatever the particular situation, when these injuries occur, it’s natural to feel frustrated, angry, and even vengeful. Our minds replay the offense over …
Meet Robin Fleming, our new counseling intern
It’s been a busy summer here at Discover Counseling! We just expanded and moved into a larger office suite, and now I would like to introduce you to the newest member of our team. I’m excited for you to meet Robin Fleming, our new counseling intern, from Grand Canyon University’s graduate counseling program. Robin loves people, has a very warm …
Oregon’s 2017 Solar Eclipse Information
The time is almost here for the much anticipated solar eclipse that will be traveling across the United States – and perfectly through Oregon so that many of us can see either a total or nearly full eclipse! It should be a very interesting and awe inspiring event. I thought it might be helpful to post a couple of links for …
I’ve been working hard on my new office
Whew! I've been coordinating the move for the last few weeks, and we finally were able to move out of the Beveland St. office last night and into the new Hilltop space. Here's a sneak preview of what my office looks like (my new couch is scheduled to be delivered next week, unfortunately, so I'll have my old one in …
We are moving in August
In August 2017, Discover Counseling will be leaving the Beveland St. office suite to expand, and move just up the street (0.3 miles) to the Hilltop Business Center. The new suite will have more offices, a larger waiting area, reception area, and access to the Hilltop Cafe downstairs. The new location is just across the Hwy 217 overpass, walkable from …
26 Things You Do As An Adult When You’ve Experienced Childhood Emotional Abuse
A client sent this to me and I found it to be very insightful. These are signs you might not recognize in yourself, and maybe you’ve worked hard to hide some of these so people won’t know about your childhood abuse. However, I hope you’ll take them as signs you need help and consider seeing a therapist to work through …