An encouraging word every single day can make any day turn around in an instant. Unfortunately, I do not always have the time (or energy) to open up my laptop and write a formal encouraging word of the day every single day, however, most of us possess a book (sometimes multiple and in many versions)…
A large amount of this post was influenced by a sermon I heard a few days ago. The words that Louie Giglio has in his new series, "Hope Has a Name" seems to fit in perfectly with how I see myself in my own practice as a marriage and family therapist associate. I listened to…
Anyone who knows what I do could probably guess a few things I have to manage on a day to day basis. Encouraging others, instilling hope, empathizing with people though difficult moments, etc. There are many things I enjoy about therapy, but sometimes my life is engrossed in conflict. Hearing about loss, listening to suffering,…
When you walk into a room with more than 10 people, chances are, 1 of those people will automatically determine what they know about you and what you are about. The way you walk, the way you talk, the clothes you wear and the way you present yourself is all taken into consideration (sometimes). Those…
Becoming a parent is undoubtedly the most exciting, most crucial responsibility you may have the privilege of experiencing. When you become a parent, it is the one role that can never be taken away from you. From the time they are born, to the moment they take their first steps, to when they begin their…
Our relationships with those we love are significant in a lot of different ways. Our relationships influence our behavior, personality, our emotions, opinions and convictions. Marriage is a relationship that may be the most important bond we have as human beings and preparing for marriage is important. So why marriage? You may be pondering marriage,…
My wife and I were able to get a pretty good jump on our Christmas shopping this year. We really focused on our sentimental side and took our time picking out each gift for our family and friends. Jess and I reflected on how exciting it has been to be able to afford gifts for…
