Counseling Reflections

Roadblocks and Blockages

How we Embrace Life’s Roadblocks: A Path to Renewal and Growth

On the issues of roadblocks and blockages, Buddha said it best “Pain in life is inevitable but suffering is not. Pain is what the world does to you. Suffering is what you do to yourself.” At various junctures in our lives, we encounter formidable obstacles that seem to halt our progress, leaving us feeling stuck, vulnerable, and isolated. These moments, shrouded in fear and uncertainty, might appear as our lowest points. However, it’s in these very instances of apparent standstill that the seeds of renewal and self-discovery are sown. Roadblocks, bot

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Cory Booker and Mindful Leadership

Cory Booker and the Mindful Path to Leadership

We can’t go back, but we can move forward to be more mindful in the future and do our best to convey our best self daily. As a therapist, I can tell you that repair attempts are part of what we teach; how someone cleans up conflict is a tell-tale sign of their integrity. Hopefully, we will be judged on the sum of our actions and what we do for our community rather than on one speech.

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Memorial Day, Substance use, Holiday triggers, Coping strategies, Celebrating responsibly, Support for addiction, Honoring fallen heroes, Memorial Day events, Substance use prevention, Addiction recovery, Healthy holiday choices, Memorial Day History, Resilience during celebrations, Substance use triggers, Alcohol alternatives, Community support, Paying tribute, Veteran remembrance, Mindful celebration, Addiction treatment resources

Memorial Day Reflections: Navigating Adolescent Substance Use

Memorial Day: Family plays a pivotal role in shaping an adolescent’s approach to substance use. A home should ideally be a sanctuary of security and renewal. However, when family dynamics become toxic or dysfunctional, it can exacerbate the challenges faced by adolescents. Creating a supportive and open environment is key to helping them navigate these issues.

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Building resilience

And we’re back…

Mental Strength: Discover the transformative power of overcoming adversity and the bumps in life’s journey. Learn how challenges can fuel personal growth, resilience, and inspire positive change. Embrace the path to a more fulfilling life today

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Helping change happen

Change. When? Now!

After we explore what this client does NOT want, we begin the active change process. We identify what you DO want and what you can do to make those changes happen in your life one step at a time. The smaller the step, the more you are able to accept and sustain those changes. The therapist can be a cheerleader while you are in active change. Therapists cheer for the small changes that add up to lasting and sustainable change.

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