Articles
The Extraordinariness of the Ordinary
"Our culture is quick to dismiss quiet, ordinary, hardworking men and women. In many instances, we equate ordinary with boring or, even more dangerous, ordinary has become synonymous with meaningless." -- Brene Brown, I Thought It Was Just Me (But It Isn't) As I near...
Finding ways to handle the stressors of parenting multiples
Parenting Multiples By Stacey Coleman, LCPC Being a parent can be one of the most stressful roles we take on in our lives. Parents of multiples (defined as two or more infants born at the same time) experience different challenges than parents of singletons, or...
The Stranger Among Us
Our family is about to wrap up our last college visit this weekend. Our son is polishing his college applications and researching potential scholarship opportunities. For the most part, our venture into the college search has been marked with open communication,...
How to develop Healthy Boundaries
Healthy Boundaries By Cheryl Thompson, LCSW Boundaries are a healthy part of every relationship. They define who we are apart from others. Boundaries help build and maintain healthy relationships which are both enjoyable and supportive in our daily lives. Poor...
ADHD — It’s Not Child’s Play
Often first diagnosed in childhood, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that often lasts into adulthood. Symptoms of inattention or restlessness may appear in both kids and adults, but adults with ADHD may exhibit a very different...
Three approaches to Christian Counseling
Christian Counseling By Matthew McDonald, LCPC, LMFT Many people advertise themselves as Christian counselors or offer Christian counseling as part of their specialties, and many clergy members or ministers will recommend to their members that they seek out Christian...
Water, Water, Everywhere
On our recent family vacation to the beach, I experienced the intense feelings of relaxation and release that I get every time I'm near the ocean. The waves, the salty air, the damp sand between my toes -- I'm never as calm and centered as when I am near water....
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
E M D R (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy) At the time of a traumatic or disturbing event, strong emotions interfere with our ability to completely process the experience and one moment becomes “frozen in time.” Recalling the event may feel as...
Go Gently
Take the gentle path. -- George Herbert We celebrate achievement. We encourage effort, determination, "giving it the old college try." We are impressed when someone overcomes adversity, and we appreciate a good "coming-from-behind-to-win" upset. But what if...
Beware the Anti-Mother!!
I can imagine the movie poster for the film about my life: a hideous, giant monster, with fangs and claws dripping blood, terrorizing the young children in her path with punishments, recriminations and selfishness. "Attack of the Anti-Mother!" the poster would...