Counseling Blog

I didn’t wake up this morning. I died last night. You see I couldn’t take it anymore. No, my life wasn’t unbearable. There actually wasn’t anything I couldn’t handle day to day. It was simply the problem just finally won out over my will power. The problem I had been dealing with for so long. You see for many years I have felt like I have lived on an island all by myself. Not like Gillig…Read More

I remember as a kid getting letters from my grandmother for my birthday. She would send a card and then with the same stationary that she seemed to write all of her letters on, she would write a letter about how her and grandfather were doing. She would update me on how things were going and how they had been. She would also ask how things were with me and my family. Every time I got that letter I…Read More

Most people typically enjoy this time of year. Children getting excited for the summer. Time for playing, swimming, sleeping in, and most importantly – no school. The weather is warming up and more and more people are outside enjoying the fresh air. Some are even taking their leisure time to the lake or on vacation. However, something weird seemed to hit me a little differently this year. I star…Read More

A lot is being made this days about zero tolerance for bullies. Schools have developed specific policies on how to handle such students so as to provide a safe environment for all students to learn. I’ve heard many arguments on these policies, for and against the topic. Believe it or not there are people who believe that this is a necessary part of youth in order to strengthen the character of c…Read More

Springtime in the Midwest can often lead to times of tragedy. This was evident with the latest round of tornadoes and storms that swept across the Midwest. From homes completely destroyed, to businesses who lost everything, to families suffering the agony of loved ones who lost their lives. Mother nature spares the feelings of no one. Unfortunately this often can lead to feelings of despair and ho…Read More

During the first three months of they year it seems everyone is obsessed with giving things up. New Years Resolutions first and then comes Lent, the time of the year where millions of people across the globe promise to give something up. Some will fast and give up food. Others will attempt to curb those bad habits they’ve tried to swear off for years. So many different things to “try and give …Read More

As we head into the warmer months of the year, many of us start to think about how we'll spend our spring and summer. Some will hit the beach or the pool, while others will travel to exotic destinations or spend time with loved ones. Whatever your plans, it's a great time to start thinking about how you can make waves in your life. Making waves can mean many different things to different people. F…Read More

Time for a physical Why do those words have to sound so painful? Wouldn’t it be nice if that were a sign of something positive? Often times we anticipate bad news or just await the awkward feeling of baring it all in front of a stranger. Day after day many people do make that undesirable trip to the doctor to receive their physical. They understand the importance of keeping up on good physical h…Read More

“People complain too much” A quote that I heard today while driving in to the office. It caught me with full force. In the same conversation I also heard, “people should start worrying about being interested, and stop worrying about being interesting”. Another powerful quote that really just resonated with me. Turn on a television on any given day and you will see some athlete finding a wa…Read More

Insomnia is a common issue that affects millions of people worldwide. It is the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep through the night, resulting in feelings of fatigue, irritability, and overall decreased quality of life. While there are many potential causes for insomnia, such as stress, anxiety, and medical conditions, there are also many natural remedies that can be effective in treating it…Read More