by James Robbins, M.A., LPC The holidays are upon us. You know the drill: Avoid religion and politics. Do NOT leave Aunts Shirley and Phyllis alone together. Shut things down before Uncle Felix gets deep into his scotch and the reasons Presidents Ford-Obama are responsible for his last three divorces. So on and so forth. Everyone […]
TherAppy: Apps that can change your life
by Jon Johnston, LPC Practicum Intern Looking for help staying motivated and practicing new skills you’ve learned in session? There’s an app for that. Apple’s App Store and Google Play are packed with thousands of apps that help encourage you to build positive habits, boost your motivation, and stay inspired while make lasting changes in […]
Why Do Grown Men Yell at the TV?
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC Things go wrong. It’s what things do. As a Dallas Cowboys fan, I am well aware of this. The Cowboys players and coaches are not available for me to yell at. My TV is. It’s human nature to assign blame when things go sideways. But despite all the “blame” I’ve […]
Your Head: Friend or Foe?
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC At one level, a headache–or back ache or neck ache–isn’t something that happens to you. It’s something you do to yourself, albeit unintentionally. A famous therapist, Fritz Perls, would redirect clients complaining of a headache. He would have them instead say, “I am hurting myself with my head.” Next time […]
Is Your Partner a Stupid Poopy Face?
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC For better or worse, your first model for Romantic Relationship comes from your parents or childhood caregivers. It’s not what they say about relationships that shapes you, but what they don’t say. Every family has unspoken rules. We don’t address conflict directly. Men sometimes yell and break things. Mothers worry […]
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