by Arbor | Mar 31, 2016 | Uncategorized
The mythology of family reads like a fairytale: loving parents who don’t yell or scold; strong sibling bonds that are forged from mutual respect and a desire to protect one another; communication that’s fluid; boundaries that are flexible but still strong...
by Arbor | Mar 25, 2016 | Uncategorized
The concept of the “inner child” has been a near-constant focus of therapy since the 1970s . From psychiatrist Charles Whitfield to new age practitioner Louis Hay, helping professionals have advocated clients accessing their “inner child” to...
by Arbor | Mar 17, 2016 | Uncategorized
Addiction and the desire for recovery are common reasons people seek out counseling and twelve-step groups like Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. Due to public education, more laypeople and professionals are gaining understanding about the similarities...
by Arbor | Mar 10, 2016 | Uncategorized
One of the scariest risks we take is the choice to be authentic. Being real with others requires us to be vulnerable — if we are rejected or misunderstood, we can’t blame others’ reactions on the mask we are wearing. We feel the pain more deeply when...
by Arbor | Mar 3, 2016 | Uncategorized
The hiking paths in Red Rock Canyon provide breathtaking views of red mountain ranges, limestone formations that have existed since the time of dinosaurs, and occasional sightings of wildlife–from thumb-sized geckos to stubby burros and majestic wild horses. The...
