A parent came to me and asked, “How do I know if my son is addicted to video games?” I told them to consider the following questions about video gaming: Can he function well in other aspects of life such as socializing and outdoor play...
How can Counseling Help me? The other day someone approached me and asked, “How can counseling actually help me?” I went over a few ways counseling may help people. While counseling may help you in a number of ways such as personally, professionally, or relationally,...
A client came into my office and asked how I view clients. It was an interesting question to which I knew she needed an answer. This is what I told her. To me, you are not a diagnosis: you are an individual with ambitions, experiences,...
A colleague and I were discussing the characteristics of successful therapists. I gave him some traits, some of which were listed by Robinson (2012). The therapist should be able to listen to your story, build rapport, establish a relationship, demonstrate empathy, adapt treatments to the...