unmentionable (57)in #stress • 7 years agoStress Management at the Workplace: The CAB ApproachAs a counselor, many people come to me because they are just plain stressed out. -- Image Source They are not ‘crazy’ (whatever that really means), ‘depressed’ or…unmentionable (57)in #counselor • 7 years agoMy People Are Hurting"My people are hurting," my Advanced Counseling Theory professor announced to the class at the beginning of one of his lectures years ago. My professor was a tall, slender bald…unmentionable (57)in #anger • 7 years agoBeyond Anger: A Guide for MenRecently, while on vacation I picked up the book "Beyond Anger: A Guide for Men" for a little light reading. -- Image Source The book is only about 220 pages in length…unmentionable (57)in #focus • 7 years agoTime to Take Care of BusinessPeople are coming back from vacation and going back to school. --- Image Source My phone is ringing away and my email inbox will soon be blowing up. It is during this…unmentionable (57)in #buddha • 7 years agoBook Review: Buddha's BrainIn the field of counseling, every few years a “new “type of therapeutic or counseling technique is espoused and marketed to those working in the field or maybe directly sold to…unmentionable (57)in #dating • 7 years agoDating World SNAFU'sIn the past, I have worked with a lot of singles who discussed their struggles in the dating world. A common theme during these sessions emerged. -- Image Source Many of…unmentionable (57)in #digitalnomad • 7 years agoOn the Hero's Journey of the Digital NomadRecently, I went and visited my family. We watched Star Wars: The Force Awakens since our ages ranged from thirteen to almost seventy. -- Image Source As a brand, Star…unmentionable (57)in #gratefulness • 7 years agoOn Feeling Violated and Being Grateful - AgainHave you ever felt violated? Then felt grateful? -- Image Source Recently, I felt this way along with some other uncomfortable emotions. It was a struggle at first but…unmentionable (57)in #holidays • 7 years agoHoliday AnxietyI have to make a confession, for the most part, I hate November to the end of December. Is nothing worse than driving into a store parking lot after Black Friday begins? Almost…unmentionable (57)in #adhd • 7 years agoKids with ADHD and other Attention/Distraction ConcernsOne question that I get asked a lot by clients who are also parents is: what activity do you recommend for kids with ADHD or who simply struggles with paying attention. --…unmentionable (57)in #winter • 7 years agoLooking for a Change?Winter is receding and along with the cold temperatures and wintery mix (we don’t really get snow showers here in Northern Virginia). -- Image Source The days are…unmentionable (57)in #animalhouse • 7 years agoDean Wormer Was Right!If you're familiar with the name above then you can appreciate that classic line from the movie Animal House, the exact quote can be found here. -- Image Source Why do I…unmentionable (57)in #adhd • 7 years agoAdults and ADHDRecently, I decided to update and expand my little ADHD library at home and came upon More Attention, Less Deficit by Ari Tuckman, PsyD. a noted psychologist who specializes in…unmentionable (57)in #creativity • 7 years agoGet to Work!For many people coming up with a creative idea is not an issue. The 'roadblocks' if you will come when that idea has to be translated into action, especially if those actions…unmentionable (57)in #celebrity • 7 years agoJustin Bieber: Why I Don't Hate HimAs a professional who practices in the field of counseling psychology, I get asked a lot of questions about the mental health of celebrities. -- Image Source Recently…unmentionable (57)in #empathy • 7 years agoSobering EmpathyMy current counseling position is at a local hospital near where I live. -- Image Source I have found hospital work to be rewarding but very fast paced. There are times…unmentionable (57)in #yoga • 7 years agoOn Morning Rituals: Part I (Yoga)Yoga Morning Ritual -- Image Source Life can be stressful and uncertain at times. In order to manage stress, it's a good idea to set-up some positive morning rituals. I…unmentionable (57)in #creativity • 7 years ago2 Ingredients to SuccessCreativity is important to success. I firmly believe that creativity is a firm indicator of intelligence. -- KWSWiZUb1VmX8V0o.jpg Image Source If you think of all the…unmentionable (57)in #disturbing • 7 years agoRandom Distressing ThoughtsWhile a mental health counselor outside the Washington, DC area for a number of years, every once in a while I would have clients contact me about something which arbitrarily…unmentionable (57)in #suffering • 7 years agoBeing Mindful of your SufferingWe all suffer from time to time. How we react to that suffering differs from person to person. -- Image Source Many times I have observed people try and flee from their…