Suicide is never a feel good topic... unless you’re a whack job... which is not a technical term, but a good term to use for someone you don’t want to make your best friend... although these types of people cause really good stories; just rarely in a good way. Suicide is important to address … [Read more...]
How do I choose a career?
Gone are the days we simply follow the plan our status and family provided. Now we have choice. Isn’t it amazing/terrible? Talk about a blessing and a curse. It’s exciting and terrifying. To some, this is a challenge that inspires us to explore possibilities and develop our abilities. To … [Read more...]
Why I love to hate
This Thanksgiving I’m thankful for hate. Hate is great; that’s why it rhymes... okay, maybe that’s not the main reason it rhymes, but it’s definitely not a coincidence. Hate is awesome. What makes me laugh is people who say: “Hate is such a strong word; you should say ‘dislike’.” I would if I … [Read more...]
Am I Useless?
The one question I have heard people of all ages ask whether friends, clients, or young people I’ve worked and volunteered with is “Am I useless?” This universal question resonates with so many people because many of us have a negative voice in our head that likes to tell us that we’re useless and … [Read more...]
50 Great Ways to Ruin Your Relationship
The following list gives very practical tips for ruining your relationship based on real situations that I have encountered in my time as a therapist... and as an embarrassingly huge romantic comedy fan. If you can’t tell, this post is meant to be a sarcastic exercise to point out ways we screw up … [Read more...]
An Important Key to Forgiving
As a therapist I have heard some pretty terrible life stories... no, I’m no bragging; I’m not that weird. I hear everything from suicidal desires to domestic abuse to molestation and assault... you know, not your typical dinner party conversations: (victim) “It’s so good to meet you; let me tell … [Read more...]
You Might be an Extrovert & Not Know It
So despite all my schooling, being in a counselling position for 10 years, and being one of those people who spends way too much time over analyzing himself, I had a very strange realization the other day. I’m actually an extrovert. Now, people who know me will probably say: “Yeah, we know. How … [Read more...]
The Curse of Being Funny
As long as I can remember I wanted to be funny. I thought laughter was the ultimate gift to give people, and I desperately wanted to be able to offer this. I ended up hooked on everything comedy, especially with the classics like Abbott and Costello and Martin and Lewis. I was obsessed with … [Read more...]
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