I have been a counselor educator and a therapist in private practice for 40 years. Like many beginning counselors, I wanted people to feel better and to solve their own dilemmas. I followed the mantra ...

Boundaries are essential for healthy relationships, self-care, and emotional well-being—but many people struggle to define them, let alone maintain them. I know that I am guilty of this because, I ...

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I was once dumped via email by someone I’d been dating for six weeks. Just days prior, I’d returned home from a week-long trip to visit him. When we said goodbye, all was well. Dates for our next trip ...

As we usher in another new year, the familiar chorus of resolutions rings out — promises of transformation that often fade before February’s first frost. But what if the key to meaningful change isn’t ...

In our busy daily lives, the notion of creating personal space often falls by the wayside. Individuals frequently juggle multiple responsibilities such as work, family, and social commitments, leaving ...

I have been a counselor educator and a therapist in private practice for 40 years. Like many beginning counselors, I wanted people to feel better and to solve their own dilemmas. I followed the mantra ...