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 …
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 …
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 …
5 Signs of Emotional Neglect in Your Relationship With Your Father
I found this great little article this morning about relationships with fathers: 5 Signs of Emotional Neglect in your Relationship With Your Father. I’ve been a huge proponent of family relationships including those with fathers and their children, so this caught my eye very quickly. Each parent has a unique and significant impact on children. Fathers, however, seem to be …
If you want to change the world, go home and love your family
I love this quote because it describes the importance of the family which, I believe, is the foundation of a healthy society and mental health. If we love our families and do our best to be the best parents/children/brothers/sisters/etc. we can be, we will all be better off. Words to live by. Posted by The Gottman Institute on Friday, June 16, …