I come from a long line of readers. Growing up, my sister and I were allowed to stay up later at night if we were reading – a habit that I have mostly adhered to throughout of my adult life. My tastes are varied and include biographies, historical fiction...
I have my parents to thank for instilling a love of reading in me from a young age. I read a lot; print, preferably hard cover. Allowing for the fact that books mean different things to different people and even different things to the same people depending on where...
A lot of folks think they can’t afford counseling. I frequently have inquiries asking about free or heavily discounted services and although I am empathetic towards financial struggles I also have to make sure I can pay the bills and support my family. I reserve...
Choosing a counselor can be an intimidating task. Research suggests that selecting a counselor who is a good fit has a more significant impact on successful outcome than the counselor’s degree, licensure or theoretical orientation. What constitutes a good fit is a...