We speak with clients all the time about healthy boundaries. This is important in creating a healthy life balance. We as counselors and therapists are no different. We all have our own way of doing things and managing our work, but the greatest gift I have given myself in the last few years is the ability to say I am unable to make a commitment, to offer options that work for me, and to look at my time differently. I prioritize what is important, or take on tasks that provide reward and balance.  I am fortunate to be at a

This month I wanted to write about the 3 minute elevator pitch that we have heard about in marketing circles for years designed to help you get your work and name out there.  I have a bit of a variation on that pitch, and it relays to the previous “Note” related to listening. Each time you meet someone, you have an opportunity for connection. You have a chance to listen and to share – the foundation of relationship. At our basic self, people just want to be seen and heard. I know this, so when I meet other professionals I

I have worked at a variety of places since I started out on my journey, and it took me some time to realize that it was up to me to create the space where I felt best at my work. Other therapists may find this right away working with a group practice, but I did not. I felt the need to create a relaxed, friendly, positive, open culture, where clients are valued and each practitioner has his or her own style that reflects the way that they can help others. We are energy. With each interaction with others we share

In the field of developmental psychology we tend to hear the term readiness.  When our cognitive, emotional, and physical development syncs we have a certain ability ,or readiness, to grow and further develop. This concept can apply to our client’s psychosocial development, too.  With each session we assess how our clients are functioning in their lives, as well as, what demands their lives are putting on them. The studies of eustress and distress indicate that those people who are able to meet the needs and demands of their life, also, experience less distress. These studies also point out that the