Because guilt comes up in so many sessions, I think it’s an important topic to address. If you are having guilty feelings about something you did, that’s not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, it can be healthy so you can evolve and that’s what…
During a recent session, a client was really stirred up over an interaction they had. I don’t remember which party apologized, but I do remember vividly the argument they had. A three-letter word was the catalyst. One of them said they were sorry and then…
Recently, I had a session with a client who described a phone conversation she had with a relative. It sounded like she took control of the conversation rather quickly when the relative described a life-altering event so I asked for clarification. My client quickly admitted…
Often, I hear parents say their kids never talk to them. I recently had a dad tell me about his stepson never saying anything more than “Good,” “Fine,” or “Okay” regarding how school was that day. Because this happened so often, it was beginning to…
I often use the analogy of locks and keys during sessions as metaphors for life. Without locks, there would be no keys. The funny thing about locks is the person with the key has all the control. They can let you in or keep you…
As the world excitedly anticipates the fast-approaching holidays, not everybody has others to spend the holidays with. Some are going through difficult breakups and this could be the first holiday season without their usual partner. Many will use the new year as an opportunity to…
