I’ve worked as a counselor for almost 20 years now. Over the years, the most important thing I have learned is…you are what you think. We have all had life experiences that lead us to think certain things about ourselves, others, and the world around us. Unfortunately, when we have negative life experiences, we often […]
What You Need To Know About Counseling
Many people are reluctant to seek counseling because they aren’t really sure what to expect or how it can help them. In today’s post, we will answer some of the common questions about counseling and hopefully clear up some misconceptions. First of all, what exactly is Counseling? Counseling is a collaborative process between a mental […]
Parenting During The Pandemic
This is a difficult time, a time like most of us have never experienced. We don’t have a good frame of reference for what life should look like. As parents, we worry about the safety of our families and how every decision we make will affect them. We wonder if we should go to the […]
What You Need to Know Before Talking to your Kids About COVID 19
It can be difficult to know how to talk to your children about this “invisible” enemy, COVID-19. Children, even infants, take their cues from the adults that care for them. So, if you as a parent or grandparent are upset or dysregulated, it’s very likely that your child will also be dysregulated. Like the flight […]
A New Normal: Adjusting to life during COVID 19
So much change in such a short amount of time. That’s what I keep hearing from my clients. It has been the theme of all of our lives as we adjust to the spread of COVID 19. Here in Louisiana, schools closed, then dine-in restaurants. Then, we get the news that Louisiana has the fastest […]