WHAT GAME ARE WE PLAYING? Consistency and certainty are conditions we all love. Even those of us who identify as highly spontaneous need some level of stability in life. Certainty is a core human need. One could say uncertainty shakes us to our core, because it does. We invest a great deal of time and energy trying to plan for the future because we want to know what is further down the road. We want …
In general terms, therapy or counseling is defined as treatment for a wide variety of mental health problems. I know, that’s pretty vague so I will tell you what I mean when I say therapy. Therapy is something you can do when you need extra help handling life’s challenges. I see clients who suffer from stress and anxiety disorders but, more often than not, I see people who want to improve their lives in some way. They …
How Unconscious Strategies Manifest to Preserve Security There are many inspiring stories out there about people who started out with very little and became successful later in life. It is encouraging to hear or read those stories because it reminds us of how humans can overcome the greatest of obstacles and not just survive but thrive. Ultimately, becoming successful does not come without its challenges. You don’t become successful and that’s it; you’ve made it. …
Even When They’re Wrong and You’re Right. What type of conflict am I referring to? I am talking about the kind of conflict with others that interferes with one’s ability to effectively respond, carry out a task, or reach an important goal. Have you ever asked yourself who you tend to have the most conflict with? If you have, you also probably came up with a multitude of reasons as to why that person is …
The Second Time. The hours and money we invest in graduate school doesn’t add up to a small number. Depending on the type of master’s degree you earn, it may also entail more time and money after graduation to get you where you want to go. Then you have people like me who go to graduate school twice. Why I did that is not really important within the context of this article but I will …
