Is Giving Better Than Receiving? Receiving Matters – A Guideline for Givers

Is Giving Better Than Receiving? Is giving better than receiving? Many people struggle with receiving from others. Compliments, gifts, help, love and forgiveness are among the items and experiences they have difficulty receiving. Not being able to receive extends itself to also having difficulty being comforted by others or even with comforting oneself when upset, … Read more

The Art of Therapy: Relationships, Healing & Change

Every seasoned therapist knows that what we do is part science and part art! Evidenced Based Interventions We use evidenced based strategies and interventions to try to help people recover and heal from numerous emotional/physical ills….including: depression, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma, loss, relationship problems, toxic work settings etc… The Therapeutic Relationship However, people are more … Read more

Marketing for Therapists, Introverts and Shy People

Believe it or not I’ve never enjoyed marketing… The truth is I’m not nearly a proficient at it as I should be… based on my experience and the practice I have built. What I do Well However, I am fortunate that there are things that I do well and consistently: maintain an interest in the field … Read more

“Tabula Rasa” and The Art of Self Disclosure: It’s Not About Us…It’s About Them

As many of you know, I’m a counselor, coach, consultant and trainer; however my largest role in the past 8-10 years has been clinical supervisor. Clinical Supervision Supervision in counseling means something very different than it does in other fields. The clinical supervisor is: an ally; a mentor; a teacher; an evaluator; a guide; a … Read more