Another year, another Valentine’s Day. While there’s no mistaking that giving a gift or spending extra time with your partner is never a bad thing, the materialism of Valentine’s Day has grown to pretty immense proportions, with some pretty real
Do NOT Overcome Your Fears Read through any self-help book or magazine and you’ll quickly see that one of the hot trends is being able to overcome fear. There are tons of methods and principles to conquer stage fright, deal
What does it mean for a person to be healthy? When asked this question, many people will respond with descriptions of regular exercise, being free of sickness, and eating the right foods. While each of these things does play a
In many years of helping couples to improve their relationships I have found that even excellent communication from even one person can bring out the best in the other. However, if the other person is locked into rage and communicates
It is no secret that life in the Orange County area can be quite stressful, with day-to-day pressures mounting up in a hurry. While there are some effective techniques for managing stress that can be done without external help, a
With a year-round sunny climate and the stunning Pacific Ocean as a scenic backdrop, depression is certainly not the first word that would come to mind when describing Orange County. However, the truth is that many people in this area
Coping with anxiety is part of any normal life, but few people realize just how this psychological state can have dramatic effects on both mental and physical health. The problem with excessive anxiety is that it can be very difficult
Wondering how you could be feeling as if you were worthless, helpless or in danger one moment and feel the opposite the next? You might be a person who is mildly effected but many people are disabled by these shocking
How might you be keeping yourself from happiness from avoiding painful emotions? You could be hitting the wall that you can break though. The greatest problem I see in my private practice is people like you trying to escape from
4 Tips to Help You Benefit From Depression Counseling 1. Learn to recognize and record your emotions. Emotions (or feelings) are usually one-word descriptions such as sad, hopeless, helpless, defeated, or worthless. Do you draw a blank when trying to
