Summers are full of activity for many families. However, they are also meant to be a time for deceleration and enjoying the little things. In a sense, a time to breath. A time to decompress in order to get recharged and invigorated for a new school year. Unfortunately, with a new school year rearing closer, many of us are feeling
Summer is almost over and for us working parents it’s been a nice break from the hustle and bustle of school drop off/pick up, homework, and early bed times. I ask myself how I am able to fit in so much during the school year. I often feel like the days just slip away and so does my time with
The headlines for child abuse are glaring and unbelievable. One story in particular has stayed with me and I haven’t been able to let it go. In February of this year, a Detroit woman was arrested for murdering her two children and putting their bodies in a refrigerator. At her trial, she showed no remorse. Obviously, she is mentally ill.
How familiar do these statements sound to you? “Of course this would happen to me.” “When it rains, it pours.” “If it’s not one thing, then it’s another.” While these are very common comments to make when you’re frustrated or going through a difficult situation, it can also be comments that slowly debilitate you from positive thinking. The more we
As news broke of yet another Hollywood couple getting divorced I can’t help to feel sad about what has become of the marriage union. I also get a little ticked off at how excited the media is to report what should be sad news but now become the norm. Celebrity divorce may be hot entertainment news but behind the scenes
Childhood Sexual Abuse Adult Survivor| Sexual Abuse Counseling in Orlando I want to introduce you to a brave and beautiful client of mine. She has been through a tremendous healing and wants to share her heart with you in the hopes that she can clear a path for other adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse to receive help. Here’s her
The Problem With Rape | Orlando Sexual Abuse Counseling Yesterday, a reporter asked President Obama to make a statement about the allegations that Bill Cosby drugged and raped women. The President declined to comment on Bill Cosby, but followed with a statement that is going to hit home with almost everyone, because it registers as obvious. He said, “No civilized
The Suffering of Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse | Orlando Sexual Abuse Counseling Sexual abuse is an act of coercing an unwanted sexual behavior of any form by one individual upon another. Sexual abuse occurs among all races, religion, social levels, gender and has no boundaries. Dan Allendar, known for his compelling work with sexual abuse survivors and author
One of the most ineffective things that we do as individuals is compare ourselves to those around us. It’s a trap that most people fall into daily and the outcome is almost always a negative one. Comparisons can happen pertaining to physical appearance, success status, relationally, and the list goes on and on. If you truly want to maintain a
Introverts are a commonly misconstrued personality trait. And more often than not, introverts believe that being an introvert is a negative thing. I have multiple clients who, during their initial session, have expressed that they want to change the fact that they are an introvert. I, however, completely disagree. Here are some myths about the wonderful people we label introverts.
