“WE NEED TOOLS.” This is how must clients start their initial session of couples therapy. Tools to stop the fighting..

Who is the most important person in your life? Take a moment to think about that. I suspect that it won’t take too long to think about. I hear two quick and common responses…

Our society values individualism and pushes each of us toward relying on ourselves rather than reaching out for support. Think about me messages, do your own work…

Chris Scott joins Aaron Hayes on the Re-Ignite Podcast. Chris is the founder of Guidepost Counseling in Redding, California, who has helped…

Developing self-awareness is being in touch with your emotions, thoughts, needs, body, and values. It is the ability to objectively and rationally look inward. When you think…

Confusing thoughts? Or conflicting ways of thinking? If you do, know you are not alone. Many people experience ways of thinking that are overwhelming to them…

Breaking down slowly but surely as we get older is expected, and it’s normal. I just turned 30 and my favorite running joke of the year is to say that I’ve ordered my knee replacement…

What is Mindfulness? The creator of mindfulness, Jon Kabat-Zinn, defines mindfulness as paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally…

Traumatic experiences can seriously impact the quality and amount of sleep we get. This is because after a traumatic even the brain is overstimulated from adrenaline which causes…

Choosing a therapist can feel like a daunting task. Especially if you have waited to look for one until you are in an immense amount of pain. It can also feel overwhelming and vulnerable…

October is officially here! Some of us might tack on the word “already?” while others exclaim “finally!” Changes in seasons are a mixed bag of experiences for all of us. We all know…

In most parts of the country October marks the transition of seasons, as the days become shorter, the nights become longer and the temperature starts to drop. For many of us…

Anxiety, in mental health terms, refers to thought and behavioral issues that result from excessive fear and stress. Fear can best be described as an emotional response to a real or perceived threat…

Therapy can be hard, uncomfortable and overwhelming, In the first few sessions, discussion tends to focus on what clients are feeling, not feeling, and what is not working…

Expressive arts therapy can be effectively integrated into the treatment of a number of different mental health issues. But it can be particularly helpful for people diagnosed with depression…

The majority of my clients come to me because something in their life is not working and they are looking for a way to change it. This thing could be anything, a relationship, a job, a lifestyle…

When people think of going to therapy they typically think of traditional talk therapy. While talk therapy can be very helpful it is not the only form of therapy and it may not be the most effective…

Why Changing Relationship Can Be Hard We typically make choices to stay with what is comfortable and familiar. It is a constant battle for safety and comfort. Furthermore, if your relationship…

Is Stress Running Your Life and Relationships? Stress, this small word is having more of an impact on your life than you think. Stress reduces our ability to respond to life events…

Change is not easy. Change is scary. Change is not a guarantee that things will be better. We often seek change in times of crisis or necessity and this is not always the best motivation…