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What to do when your marriage is failing
Oftentimes, couples will come into my office and explain that they feel like their marriage is failing, or that years of their life have been wasted on a relationship that has left both people in a state of feeling miserable. There are always different reasons for...
New Seasons
Fall is my favorite season as the temperatures cool down, school routines have returned now with ease, and the leaves begin to change to vibrant, warm colors. In both the natural and spiritual realms, seasons are so essential and a blessing! Think about how...
What to do when your family just doesn’t understand!
Support can be one of the best tools when struggling with a mental health diagnosis! It’s so important to know that others are there for and care about you. But what happens when your loved ones just don’t understand what you are going through? This is a common...
How your child’s safety and security is connected to control
Your child may be crying out for you or another caregiver to take charge. You may be thinking, not my child, they want to be in control and insist on having their way. Many parents find themselves frustrated with their children’s behaviors, temper tantrums, and...
Perspectives
From where I sit, the view is amazing. I am enjoying the morning in my favorite spot, a rocker on the back deck of a log cabin. My dogs feeling lazy, are lying at my feet. There is a cool breeze, a welcome reprieve for the steamy month of August. If I listen...
Wildflowers
On a recent getaway to a favorite spot, I was reminded of a friend’s similar journey. Her family was returning from a vacation when they encountered car trouble and became “stranded” in a beautiful mountaintop setting, while they tried to figure out the details...
How to get therapy to work for you!
Going to therapy is a very difficult decision and process and is only compounded by trying to find the right therapist for you. A colleague of mine often uses the metaphor of trying on shoes to understand finding the right therapist. There are a lot of...
Choice Point
It is no surprise that this year has been painful and difficult for most if not all. We have had to adapt to innumerable changes that have left us overwhelmed, disillusioned, and maybe even helpless. Maybe you have felt stuck and struggled to make decisions. It’s hard...
When your child discloses sexual abuse
As a parent, you try to prepare for all the big moments in your child’s life by reading the parenting books and researching their development. However, you are never fully prepared for the moment your child discloses sexual abuse. Parents often feel scared,...
New Year New You!
Anxiety is the most common mental health disorder. This looks different for each individual. However, one common manifestation of anxiety is avoidance, not being able to engage in enjoyable activities. The brain is an amazing thing, but at times it can be a...
Tough Love Doesn’t Work with a Family Member Facing Substance Abuse
I used to think that confrontation and tough love worked with addicted individuals. That was before I was a substance abuse counselor. That was also before one of my family members became addicted to pain killers after a serious motor vehicle accident and before the...
Sharing Our Grief Helps Diminish It
I recently learned that the Sunday before Mother’s Day is International Bereaved Mother’s Day. I did some brief research on the origins of both and I found that a lady named Anne Jarvis was the founder of Mother's Day in 1858. She founded this day to honor her own...
PC3 Wilmington, Parent Network Podcast 30 – Troy Peverall
On Episode 30 we have a great conversation with our friend Troy Peverall of Agape Counseling Associates. Troy recently led a seminar for us called "Redemptive Parenting" and we talk about a few of his main points.