Have you ever felt completely misunderstood? I once had a boss that told me I was too ambitious and intimidating. He told me, “I know you’re just coming in here trying to freak people out, and that’s not how we do things.” Woah. What he said shocked me because that wasn’t my intention at all. […]
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Protect your marriage from this relationship killer
Is this killing your relationship? Nothing kills a relationship faster than unrealistic expectations. Unrealistic expectations cause division in a relationship and with time, division results in the death of a relationship. Over time and after a lot of hurt feelings, I realized that I was squashing my spouse’s confidence by demanding and expecting certain things. […]
Loving Even When You Don’t Want To
I don’t know what your marriage is like. I don’t know the hurts and disappointments that you’ve faced. But I do know this— you have a choice in how you are going to respond to those challenges. Most of the couples I work with in my counseling practice are wanting and needing the same thing […]
Suicide Prevention
September is Suicide Awareness Month. Around the globe, someone ends their life every 40 seconds. Let that sink in. As a counselor, I’ve often listened to my clients talk about ending their own lives. This takes so much courage! I’m always honored and grateful when my clients bravely talk about their thoughts, even and especially […]
THRIVE Episode 25: Helping our children thrive
Is my child okay? Are they on screens too much? What will this school year look like in the midst of a pandemic? Like many other parents, these are questions I’ve been asking as a parent.I’m also hearing these questions in my counseling practice. Join me and my friend and colleague Michelle Nietert as we […]