Living in a rural area, I’ve learned that everyone is related, and news gets around fast. As a counselor in a rural area, I’ve had to put my own counseling ethics into practice on a daily basis to protect my clients’ confidentiality and maintain a healthy therapeutic relationship. In my little small town, I can’t leave the house without running… View Post
Every time I read a blog post about cleaning out your closet, many organizational experts will tell you to turn your hangers around, and if you haven’t worn it in the last year, throw it or donate. I’ve followed numerous closet organization tips: turning your hangers around, remove one item every week, color code, etc. Even with all of that advice,… View Post
In the summer of 2015, I spent two months traveling with friends…with only my purse and carry-on bag. This trip taught me a lot about traveling light and how much I could fit into a carry on bag. Now, I have hoarding tendencies, and I want to be prepared for every possible scenario. For example, let’s compare my luggage for… View Post
In my line of work, many of my students tend to be a little dramatic. Even minor problems get treated like an emergency- screaming, crying, throwing things, etc. Because that is not an appropriate response to most life situations, I work with my kids on scaling emotions and problems. During an actual meltdown or crisis situation, I find it best… View Post