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A College Freshman articulates her first year college experience including details of her personal journey. It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are. – E.E. Cummings You are a newly graduated high school senior ready to set foot into the real world. The possibilities are endless. You finally get to be […]

To make a relationship last: couples must become better friends, learn to manage conflict, and create ways to support each other’s hopes and dreams.” John M. Gottman For a healthy relationship with your partner, there must be a secure attachment with him or her. Most people have a desire to be connected and cared for

“A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.” – Mignon McLaughlin The movie “Shenandoah” rates a 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. In the movie, Jimmy Stewart portrays a father who is raising his sons and daughter while trying to keep his family together as they work the family farm, and

“Sometimes love means letting go when you want to hold on tighter.”- Melissa Marr Every August high school graduates begin to prepare for their next rite of passage; college dorm move-in day. For many parents, this is a time of many mixed emotions as they watch their college freshman begin the next exciting chapter in

Individuals, families, and businesses can benefit from mediation in numerous ways by fostering communication and compromise. Mediation is a voluntary and confidential process in which a neutral third party, known as a mediator, facilitates communication and negotiation between parties in a dispute. The mediator helps the parties identify their interests, explore possible solutions, and work

Prevent Child Abuse and Sexual Assault. BE a HERO by RECOGNIZING, RESPONDING and REFERRING. Did you know… To all of the SURVIVORS who have experienced violence or abuse…“Remember you are NOT ALONE. Take it one day at a time and never give up…you are so much stronger than you know. Don’t be afraid to reach

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. “It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.” – Aristotle A 1500s poet Thomas Tusser once wrote, “Sweet April Showers Do Bring May Flowers.” Centuries later this same quote continues to be used metaphorically to describe hard times and their bright outcomes.” Certain

The importance of counseling has never been more apparent than it is today. Therapists are conductors of change. “I’m slowly learning that life is better lived when you don’t center it on what’s happening around you and center it on what’s happening inside you instead. Work on yourself and your inner peace and you’ll come

Acts of Kindness improves an individual’s psychological, physical, and spiritual wellness – both the giver and the receiver. Self-Reflection Moment… Can you think of the last time someone showed kindness to you or others? Did someone perform an act of kindness? Did someone say something kind? Did you acknowledge another’s act of kindness? Now self-reflect

The holidays can be a challenging season for many. Remember if you are struggling emotionally this holiday season – you are NOT ALONE. Two of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves are gratitude and grace. There’s an old song that is often heard during the last two months of the year: “There’s No Place