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The Consequences of Permissive Parenting
You are being a permissive parent when you are compliant, indulgent, or indifferent with your children. When you are being compliant, you are giving yourself up and going along with what your children want to avoid their upset with you. When you are ... Connecting With Your Higher Self
When you want to listen to a particular radio station, you tune your radio to that station, tuning in to a particular frequency. Same when you want to watch a particular show on TV. It is the frequency you tune into that determines what you hear and ... Anxiety: A Lack of Reality
Brent started to work with me after his wife, Carla, suddenly decided to leave the marriage. They had been married five years and Brent thought everything was fine. Then Brent became ill and Carla withdrew. And then she was gone.Brent was devastated.... Do You Need Others' Approval?
"At work, every time I have to speak at meetings, I get so stressed.""I’m taking a class and I'm always afraid to raise my hand and ask a question.""I'm fine one to one, but as soon as I get into a group, I'm so tense I can hardly stand it.""I'm tota... Energy Vampires
Do you sometimes wonder why you feel so drained after being with some people, while you feel energized when being with others? Some people are energy vampires, and actually drain energy from you. How do they do this? What can you do to avoid this?WAY... Dealing with Addiction in the Family
Dealing with addicted family members is always a big challenge. There are some important issues to explore when someone you love is harming themselves. ARE YOU CONTRIBUTING TO THE PROBLEM?People use various addictions to avoid their painful feelings,... What to do if Your Spouse Won't Go to Counseling?
"What should I do if my spouse won't go to counseling?"I often hear this from my clients. What are they really saying with this question?Generally, they are saying something like: "My unhappiness is coming from my spouse's behavior," or "The problems... Are You Love Addicted?
Imagine that you have a little child - a son or daughter, but that you are only 15 years old. How are you going to feel about this child? There is a good possibility that you will feel that this child is a burden, limiting your freedom. You will lik... Alcohol and Honesty
Irene, in her late 40s, had been in an out of treatment centers for years before consulting with me. When in treatment, she was fine, with no desire to drink, but once she returned home with her husband, Frank, and two adolescent children, it didn't ... Addiction to Venting
"I was up too late with my friend Peg last night," Abigail told me in our phone session. "She was needing to vent. Then I had a problem falling asleep, but at least I was there for her.""How often does this happen?" I asked her."Oh, fairly often. At ...
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