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Sweet Lorraine: 75 years goes too fast
I have a lot going on in my head. More than is usual for me to have running around up there. Because of this fact, I have more than a few blog posts started but not finished because I can't seem to get them to go cleanly from start to middle to finish. So, today…
Joe Knows #2: Teen in the home edition
Here's the second installment answer for Joe Knows. The original post can be found here. Joe Knows is your chance to ask a therapist any question you want to ask but don't want to pay to find the answer. Here’s how it works: People submit a question. A question is chosen at random by someone…
One of my favorite TED talks
I show this video to almost all of my clients at some point in our journey toward's their wholeness. It is a powerful presentation on the power of vulnerability. Enjoy. Related articles Change, Vulnerability, Shame and Brené Brown Inspiring TED Talks
Joe Knows. The Vacation Question
Here's our first answer for Joe Knows. The original post can be found here. Joe Knows is your chance to ask a therpist any question you want to ask but don't want to pay to find the answer. Here’s how it works: People submit a question. A question is chosen at random by someone associated…
Hi, I’m an Introvert
So I often have a fun conversation. It goes like this: Me: Well, I’m an introvert Them: No, you’re not. That’s impossible. You speak in front of people and you don’t mind talking to groups. Me: That’s because I’m not shy. But I get my energy from being alone or with a very small group…
Joe Knows: Question #2
I will be posting my answer to last week’s Joe Knows question on Wednesday. You can find last week’s question here. We’ve had some great answers given to last week’s question regarding family vacations. Here’s this week’s question: Hi Joe, My wife and I have four children. Our oldest is 19. She won’t do anything…
Change, Vulnerability, Shame and Brené Brown
As a counselor, I am often tasked with helping people create and experience change in their lives. I often walk this road with couples. I often talk to them about the fact that they have to choose to be vulnerable or to not be vulnerable, but without vulnerability I don't know how change happens. The…
Joe Knows! Question #1
Our first question has been selected for Joe Knows. Here’s how it works: People submit a question. A question is chosen at random by someone associated with me (or me) solely at our discretion. The question is posted and you our readers are given a week to answer and offer advice. One week after the…
The 46 Challenge Tip #2: Dates have to be adaptive
Dates have to be adaptive. If you have children, this is just a reality of life. You cannot expect life to continue at your pace. If you don’t have children, you still know what I’m talking about. This past week, my wife and I planned our first date for the challenge early in the week….