Dec 12, 2023 | Addiction, Individual Counseling
Years back, I was talking with a therapist and he said, “I live at the intersection of abuse and addiction.” I had yet to hear something so concise on the formation of addictions. Abuse may not always be involved, but there will inevitably be some level of neglect or...
Dec 5, 2023 | Athlete, Individual Counseling
Square breathing, what is that? This method of breathing integrates patience and focus in a simple yet helpful way to center yourself when we need a sense of calm. But how can there be different “techniques” of breathing? Implementing mindfulness into your breathing...
Nov 28, 2023 | Child & Teen Counseling, Individual Counseling, Teen Counseling
“I take an out of the way drive in and around the north side of town where the smoke from hell’s exhaust pipe lingers above the cheap rent in the dark night.” These are the words that still ring in my soul from my time in Marshalltown, Iowa. 25 years later, I still...
Nov 20, 2023 | Individual Counseling, Teen Counseling
November is the month to reach out to your lost connections, or even to the folks that you are confident know that you are present in their lives. We have darker days ahead and the cold of winter is coming. Men, how often do we validate one another? How often do we...
Oct 2, 2023 | Individual Counseling, Teen Counseling
When we think of the word vulnerability, it can feel quite jarring. What does it look like when we let our guards down and show a deeper side to ourselves that we may keep close to the chest? To be vulnerable is to open doors into our truest selves and show others,...
Sep 28, 2023 | Family Counseling, Individual Counseling
Life is an intricate tapestry woven from our experiences, choices, and beliefs. Yet, at the heart of it all lies something profoundly influential—our core values. These values serve as our compass, guiding us through the labyrinth of existence, and helping us...
