Guardrails
Imagine you’re driving – it could be a highway or a rural road. You come to a bridge and as you cross you make note […]
Do I Drink Too Much?
As a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor, I am often asked my opinion about alcohol consumption. Do I drink too much? What’s a normal […]
Living In and With Challenging Days
Perhaps you’ve been through some challenges lately. We tend to hate challenges but they allow us to see what we believe in and who we […]
Reading For Personal Growth
As we prepare to move into the summer months, one of my favorite parts of this season is having a little more opportunity to enjoy […]
Helping Teenagers Navigate Life
I thought I knew how to parent…. then my children became teenagers and made me question everything I thought I knew! As a parent, raising […]
Out Of The Pit
I first remember feeling depressed sometime around the age of 13. Other than a move to a different suburb, nothing notable had occurred in my […]
The Reckless Love of God
Have you tried forgiveness? “That’s for other people, but it’s not for me.” “I would try it, but it doesn’t really work.” “I don’t know […]
Small Things Often
Building a strong marriage can be one of life’s most rewarding pursuits, but it can also be very challenging. I have never counseled a couple […]
The Four Influencers…
I have been talking about these guys for a while to folks in my circle. Who? The four influencers. My mental image is that every […]