A Life Without Regret?

A LIFE WITHOUT REGRET? by Olatunde Howard, MA, LMF I used to want to live a life without regret.  That was my actual goal.  By a life without regret, I meant a life with a clear conscience.  A life where I don’t make stupid or avoidable mistakes that have lasting...

Is This Therapist a Good Fit?

Is this therapist a good fit? (How to know in 15 minutes or less) by Olatunde Howard, MA, LMF You need therapy, but you don’t know where to start.  You look up therapists.  You find one you think you might like.  But you’re wondering how to know if this therapist is...
Your Medicine

Your Medicine

Your Medicine by Dr. Ryan Denney, PhD “The greatest gift is a portion of thyself.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson You are alive to give a unique gift to the world that no one else has to give. This is your medicine for a hurting planet. Whether you know it or not,...
The Power of Your Words

The Power of Your Words

The Power of Your Words Sarah R. Coates, M. Ed., LPC, NCC I recently saw this experiment floating around the internet, where an apple was cut in half and separated into two baggies. One half was spoken to with kind, positive, encouraging words and the other half was...
Be Broken Together

Be Broken Together

Be Broken Together by Michael Garner, M.A., LPC Over the last few weeks we have been hearing a lot of stuff about the Ashley Madison hack. This has sparked many conversations regarding the surprising names that have been found on that list, the most notably being Josh...
Communication is a Funny Thing

Communication is a Funny Thing

Communication is a Funny Thing by Michael Garner, M.A., LPC Communication is a funny thing. Every time I ask couples in my office what it takes to communicate effectively, I generally hear very similar things. Listening is almost always listed as one of the top skills...