I recently had coffee with a good friend and we discussed marriage, travel, ideas for an upcoming talk I have; the normal things between long-standing friends. We laughed about memories and made plans for us and our spouses to get together. I knew we had connected to discuss a recent loss in my life and … Continue reading When It’s Hard to Hope
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Three Thoughts On Choosing A Therapist
Last week, a dear friend of mine in another city inquired about what sorts of things to ask for and learn about when trying to find a therapist. She sent me the following message: "'I got three counseling referrals from my pastor/friend, but I don’t really know what questions to ask to know which one … Continue reading Three Thoughts On Choosing A Therapist
Why Therapists Love the Word “Journey”
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”
Four Seeds Counseling 