Happy New Year! The promise of new beginnings is just beyond alluring, is it not? Whether you are rocking it or are struggling, a new ride is just fun! We’ve had a heck of a 2020, and though there is light at the end of the tunnel 2021 is off to a slow start. I…
Life can be stressful, and we all want to suffer less. There is so much information out there, so where do we start? When I was in the Navy, it was 2002 to 2007, I was a Navy Corpsman, aka “Doc” and worked with the Marines. Basically, that is a Medic/EMT ( we did…
Clinical Hear-Centered Hypnotherapy Many people appear to be skeptical when it comes to hypnotherapy and how it can have a positive impact on the way you think. There are many common myths about hypnotherapy which lead people to question its effectiveness. It has been used for over half a century to treat many dozens of…
Anyone who has a teenager knows that the teenager thinks that they know everything and they need no one’s help. Many parents have had major arguments with their teenagers because they tried to offer the teenager advice about how to handle a situation. I have had many teenagers sit in my office too, saying they…
Sometimes its a simple thing, beard clippings on the bathroom counter or not putting a tool back in the right place. Logically these simple things are nothing to get angry over and yet sometimes that is what happens. Other times it is a little more than one of those simple things. It could be misinterpreting…
I have many teenagers who see me for therapy believing that no one loves them and that they are worthless. They tell me their parents don’t love them, their siblings don’t care about them and no one at school cares about them. They feel they are unloveable and no one cares if they live or…
December 14, 2020 The year 2020 has impacted practically every facet of our lives as we navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic. This has involved adjusting left and right with how we socialize, work, celebrate, and even go grocery shopping. Living in the midst of a global pandemic affects not only our physical health—it can really…
How to Have Sex in a House Full of People Whether your family is quarantining together or you’re visiting relatives for the holidays, you might find yourself with extra company that somehow never seems to sleep or leave. Does this mean your sex life is doomed? Not necessarily if you follow these tips on…
Deep breathing is proven to help people feel better and live better. Even so, many people find that it doesn’t work for them. If you’ve tried deep breathing but can’t make it work, this article is for you. It’s broken into two parts – the theory of it, which explains how it works, and the…
Caregiver/Self-Care Support Group Self-care is essential, but we often don’t take enough time (or feel we don’t have the time) for it. However, taking care of yourself is vital not just to feel better but to perform better in the long run and to be able to help others. Starting January 14th, 2021, I’m offering…