People suck... is that too honest? I’m including myself on that list, so it’s okay. Sometimes it’s hard not to say or do something I shouldn’t, but what can you expect when I’m a person? I might be a therapist, but sometimes I forget to bite my tongue and I say something I shouldn’t. I find the … [Read more...]
Should I Take Medication?
I was recently talking to someone who asked me if I thought they should take anxiety medication. I’m not a doctor; I cannot tell people what to do in regards to taking medication, but I can still give some thoughts (but again, I’m not a doctor). In this situation, I started by asking, “On a scale … [Read more...]
12 Ways Families are Being Damaged
Last month I looked at several lessons on “What if the devil is real?” This lesson falls in line with those as it considers if the devil is real, how would he mess up families? Before I get to the list, something I should point out is the devil is all about extremes. He wants people to feel too … [Read more...]
Self Discipline and Discipline (& How to Discipline a Difficult Teen)
Self discipline is the ability to make ourselves do the right thing even when we don’t necessarily want to do it. Having self discipline is supposed to start with being disciplined as a child. When you’re a child, it’s your parents’ responsibility to force you to do things you don’t want to do. … [Read more...]
Pets, Death, & the Lessons We Learn
If you asked me last week if I’d be upset when my cat passed away, I would’ve said I’d been fine; it’s just a cat. I grew up with cats, which has helped me learn to limit how attached I let myself get to them because I know they don’t last… or so I thought. I’m also quick to say I have cats … [Read more...]
Thoughtful vs. Thoughtless (Pt 7: A Common Problem for Couples)
Thoughtful vs. Thoughtless (Pt 7: A Common Problem for Couples) Which gender do you think is more commonly complained about for being thoughtless? If you said men, (lottery noise) winner, gagnant! I’m sure this isn’t shocking news. After all, consider this conversation. Which person is the male … [Read more...]
The Lost Art of Saying “Thank You”
When I was a kid, I loved the movie Ernest Saves Christmas (it’s crazy what we think is cool as kids). The one thing that stuck with me is the one character had a kids’ TV show with the catchphrase, “They never get old. They always stay new. Those three little words ‘Please’ and “Thank you.’” … [Read more...]
The Servant Generation: Why Today’s Parents Lack
This title is a general statement that is used to express the overall problem with our culture (at least in the GTA), and not meant to insult anyone specifically... minus one person; you know who you are (that’s my attempt at being funny and not actually being accusatory). In fact, I have met some … [Read more...]
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