BlogHide Resteemsunmentionable (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 ‘suicidal.’ Many of my…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 man somewhere in the…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 and is written by…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 time that I find many…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 the “self-help”…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 my clients talked…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 Wars has always been…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 through some deep…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 every fender bender…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. -- Image Source…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 growing longer (it’s nice…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 bring this comedic…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 working with ADHD and…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 tend to be repetitive…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, I've had a few people…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 that I am running…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 truly believe a good…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 famous people…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 disturbed them.…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 suffering…
