I was amazed when I learned of the success of Oregon resident Colin O’Brady as he completed the 54-day solo journey across Antarctica! He is the first person ever to complete the trek unaided by anyone, including a kite. Everyday he packed up and pulled 375 pounds uphill by sled, regardless of the weather...
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The party season is upon us with football parties, costume parties, and the holidays. If you’re like most people, these parties come with their own worrisome questions such as “What should I wear?”, “Will anyone talk to me?”, or “Who will be at the party?” These concerns and others make party-goers anxious before even...
Continue readingRaising Teenagers in a Changing World
As we get to know one another, one of the most popular questions asked is “What do you do?” I love telling people that I am a therapist. I get a variety of responses. I hear anything from “I love therapists!” to a story about someone’s brother to “How can you listen to people...
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Do you ever turn back to old habits and ideas? Do you struggle to move forward towards your dreams and passions? I think we all can answer yes to these questions. I recently learned of the courageous story of Hernando Cortez who led his people to conquer the Aztecs. In 1519, he sailed to...
Continue readingOnly “Crazy” People Do Counseling?
When I told my mother that I was in counseling, she said, “Why do you need counseling? What is so wrong that you need to talk to a professional?” I hear these types of comments often. People believe there must be a “big” problem or that they must be “crazy” to need counseling. I am...
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