Carrying the Weight of the World Sometimes being a therapist can feel like carrying the weight of the world. Whenever I have a counseling supervisee approaching their LPC eligibility, I am reminded that the responsibility of being a mental health professional is enormous. I am reminded because despite the supervisee’s excitement about getting their LPC, … Read more
Respect is a Minimum Requirement It is very difficult to respect someone who allows themselves to be taken advantage of repeatedly. Most importantly it is difficult for someone in those circumstances to respect themselves. I am not speaking of those who are legitimately disenfranchised and powerless (like children and people living under oppressive regimes.)Â I’m … Read more
Writing Down Goals Positive psychology researchers and other researchers have found that people who write down their goals are more likely to achieve them. So of course I know that setting goals is important. I also engage in goal setting in all of the services that I provide. However, I believe that a heavy focus … Read more
Perfectly Imperfect We are all made “perfectly imperfect!” I am not saying this from a religious or spiritual perspective. I know that many will apply that paradigm. I welcome that way of understanding and being in the world. However, I am also in full support of those who are atheists and secular humanists and those … Read more
