It was recently brought to my attention that “journey” is a therapy word; that those outside the walls of the office can often miss the meaning that we as practitioners are trying to bring to light. Fair. It is rare that anyone would eagerly long to embark upon a “journey” of unknown length, time, and … Continue reading Why Therapists Love the Word “Journey”
Author: Lindsay Williams, MA, LPC
Can We Really Do Whatever We Want?
"If you put your mind to it, you can achieve anything, you can be anything! Do what you want so that you're happy." I overheard a thirty something telling a college student this in casual conversation the other day. It got my attention as I pondered all that the future held for this college gal. … Continue reading Can We Really Do Whatever We Want?
All The Feels
The opening scene in Love Actually poetically describes the hellos and goodbyes, the reuniting "welcomes" and the separating "see you laters" that occur in airports. It goes on to portray the excitement of new adventures, the joy of return to awaiting loved ones and the sadness of leaving behind pieces of our hearts as we … Continue reading All The Feels
I Have Made Mistakes
The small Texas band, The Oh, Hellos, have a song entitled, "I Have Made Mistakes." It is one of those songs that seems to so simply and completely express the universal human experience of messing up. In their poetic lyrics, The Oh, Hellos sing of the trials and struggles that no one escapes untouched. Listeners … Continue reading I Have Made Mistakes
Unpoetic Adventures
I was at the airport waiting last week. Drinking coffee and waiting. Listening to music and waiting. People watching and waiting. And amid all the waiting, I was amazed that this many perfectly unique folks exist in this small piece of the world. So many sacred stories of love and heartbreak, of adventure and monotony, … Continue reading Unpoetic Adventures
Four Seeds Counseling 