Cutting – When the pain goes deep

Her name was Cassie and she was my next client that Friday afternoon.  As I brought them into my office, Cassie was dragging far behind making sure to avoid any eye contact.  As soon as the door shut, mom started telling me how concerned she was about her...

The Spiral of Fear

There are times when I have to admit, I sit and let fear overwhelm me.  It seems that even if you begin to entertain a fearful idea, it can take on a life of its own!  I was lying in bed last night, unable to sleep and I began to think about the past...

Sometimes When I Wake Up I am Still Mad

I have never been one of those people who have been able to pull off that Biblical principal of “don’t let the sun go down on your wrath.”  Sometimes I have trouble letting go of my anger.  I admit to you today that at times I am severely lacking in this...

Wondering Who I Am

Have you ever taken a look at yourself the way that other’s might look at you? What I mean by this is a good, objective, realistic look. Ask yourself the question “if I met myself, would I like myself?” Okay, I know, for a therapist to talk like this you must be...

When Your Warrior Comes Home Pt I

In the Army they are called “soldiers”; Air Force they are “airmen”; Marines they are “marines” and Navy they are “sailors.”  To us at home all of these loved ones are “warriors” …brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers, sons and daughters.  When they finally...