Sometimes, you’re just hanging on, aren’t you? Life seemed safe and easy until you took that Big Leap. Or maybe something Big came along and scared you, so you retreated to what you thought was a safe place. Or you were just enjoying life right where you were until a Read more…
Play Games Together There are so many great options available for really fun gaming experiences together as a family. Classic board games, such as Monopoly, Life, Clue, Risk, etc. have stood the test of time for a reason. So many new board games are really delightful, such as Catan, Smallworld, Read more…
Over the past three to five years, I have seen a dramatic rise in social anxiety struggles as a reason teens are coming to see me in my counseling practice. This social anxiety commonly shows up in two intertwined ways in their lives: struggles with self-doubt / negative self image Read more…
Come mothers and fathers Throughout the land And don’t criticize What you can’t understand Your sons and your daughters Are beyond your command Your old road is rapidly agin’ Please get out of the new one If you can’t lend your hand For the times they are a-changin’ – Bob Read more…
Our favorite 1980’s truant teen actually shared some valuable advice with us back in the day: “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while… you could miss it!” – Ferris Bueller If we aren’t careful, we can waste the best moments of our Read more…
The pandemic has lingered on for months and months and months – about a year now, actually! WOW!!! To say it has brought many layers of changes to our everyday lives is an understatement. And things just haven’t “gone back to normal.” Who knows how “normal” things will ever be Read more…
How much has family life has changed since today’s parents of teens were teenagers ourselves? Ummmm…TONS! One of the huge changes I’ve really been noticing lately in my own family is how many different digital calendars and virtual spaces are represented by just the three people in my house – Read more…
Never in my years do I recall seeing and hearing such a widespread and overwhelming display of fireworks as we experienced around the globe on New Year’s Eve this year! Beginning a new year usually brings to mind a fresh start. But this year, it meant even more. Last year Read more…
As of now, and for the foreseeable future, I am available to meet with clients either in my office or via teletherapy (through computer or smartphone) to residents of Louisiana. Both options are available for booking via my Genbook online scheduling system – just be sure to select the proper Read more…
