As a counselor, many people come to me because they are just plain stressed out. -- Image Source They are not ‘crazy’ (whatever that really means), ‘depressed’ or ‘suicidal.’ Many of my clients just can’t

"My people are hurting," my Advanced Counseling Theory professor announced to the class at the beginning of one of his lectures years ago. My professor was a tall, slender bald man somewhere

Recently, while on vacation I picked up the book "Beyond Anger: A Guide for Men" for a little light reading. -- Image Source The book is only about 220 pages in length and is written by Thomas

People are coming back from vacation and going back to school. --- Image Source My phone is ringing away and my email inbox will soon be blowing up. It is during this time that I find many of my clients

In the field of counseling, every few years a “new “type of therapeutic or counseling technique is espoused and marketed to those working in the field or maybe directly sold to the “self-help” consumer

In the past, I have worked with a lot of singles who discussed their struggles in the dating world. A common theme during these sessions emerged. -- Image Source Many of my clients talked about how hard

Recently, I went and visited my family. We watched Star Wars: The Force Awakens since our ages ranged from thirteen to almost seventy. -- Image Source As a brand, Star Wars has always been a multi-generation

Have you ever felt violated? Then felt grateful? -- Image Source Recently, I felt this way along with some other uncomfortable emotions. It was a struggle at first but through some deep reflection and

I have to make a confession, for the most part, I hate November to the end of December. Is nothing worse than driving into a store parking lot after Black Friday begins? Almost every fender bender I've

One question that I get asked a lot by clients who are also parents is: what activity do you recommend for kids with ADHD or who simply struggles with paying attention. -- Image Source Since I have written

Winter is receding and along with the cold temperatures and wintery mix (we don’t really get snow showers here in Northern Virginia). -- Image Source The days are growing longer (it’s nice being greeted

If you're familiar with the name above then you can appreciate that classic line from the movie Animal House, the exact quote can be found here. -- Image Source Why do I bring this comedic lineup today?

Recently, I decided to update and expand my little ADHD library at home and came upon More Attention, Less Deficit by Ari Tuckman, PsyD. a noted psychologist who specializes in working with ADHD and other

For many people coming up with a creative idea is not an issue. The 'roadblocks' if you will come when that idea has to be translated into action, especially if those actions tend to be repetitive and

As a professional who practices in the field of counseling psychology, I get asked a lot of questions about the mental health of celebrities. -- Image Source Recently, I've had a few people ask me about

My current counseling position is at a local hospital near where I live. -- Image Source I have found hospital work to be rewarding but very fast paced. There are times that I am running around so much,

Yoga Morning Ritual -- Image Source Life can be stressful and uncertain at times. In order to manage stress, it's a good idea to set-up some positive morning rituals. I truly believe a good morning routine

Creativity is important to success. I firmly believe that creativity is a firm indicator of intelligence. -- Image Source If you think of all the famous people throughout history who were known for their

While a mental health counselor outside the Washington, DC area for a number of years, every once in a while I would have clients contact me about something which arbitrarily disturbed them. Specifically,

We all suffer from time to time. How we react to that suffering differs from person to person. -- Image Source Many times I have observed people try and flee from their suffering, especially psychological