Ditching the 'Destination' Default
Amusement parks have always been a favorite getaway for me. I was a lucky kid because my parents were happy to oblige when they could....
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Understanding Triggers
What comes to mind when you hear someone say they're "triggered"? The term has evolved to refer to almost any emotional upset. Sometimes...
Difficult Conversations with Your Teen
All parents know the struggle of needing to broach a hard subject with your teenager. It could be something serious and consequential, or...
The Perils of People-Pleasing
Jeff was everybody's favorite guy--to ask for favors. He picked up the slack at work, volunteered three different ways at church, kept...
Having the Right Tools
Do you have the tools you need to repair relationships? Your outlook? Your habits?
Emotional Entanglement
Is there such a thing as too much love?
Burnout
What's Burnout? The World Health Organization is reworking their definition of the 'Burnout syndrome' in hopes of sparking some...
Holistic Storytelling
As I journey with clients through their stories, the process of reframing narratives and sifting for those nuggets of our true selves is...
The Allure of Obsession
‘Mark’ was a member of a group I led a while back. His wife said she’d lost him to his Xbox, and he couldn’t really disagree. It was...
Loneliness & Quality Connection
In the age of Social Media, some important words have become diluted. We click on pages or swipe our way into apps, and there see...
The Corn Chip Method: My Story with Autism
When I was ready to finish my graduate degree and begin to branch out into professional practice, I knew Northern Colorado was where I...
A New Approach to the New You
All of us are interested in being happier, healthier, and more successful in our endeavors. Whether you're big into making annual...
The Story We Tell About Bullying
There is so much to be said about the tragic events that are too common in the news lately, but right now I want to talk about one topic...
What is 'Story Work'?
I sat at my desk, at the job I'd wanted so badly for years, feeling utterly empty. What was happening? This was it, the thing that I was...
I Tried Counseling... It Made Things Worse
Have you ever heard someone say this? Perhaps you've felt that way yourself after just a few sessions with that therapist you never went...
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