How to Avoid Sleep Deprivation
June 10, 2019
Several weeks ago, I settled into bed after a long day ready for a good night’s sleep. As I laid there drifting off into what I hoped was at least 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep, I heard an incredibly loud […]
Read MoreCultural Narcissism
April 15, 2019
I had a very challenging married couple come in to the counseling office last week who were both clearly emotionally disturbed. They seemed to share some negative personality characteristics that presented as a strange combination of Narcissistic and Borderline Personality […]
Read MoreOnline Battlefield
March 27, 2019
I have a quick quiz I’d like you to take. Open up your favorite social media platform and go through the first 20 posts from your “friends.” What percentage of posts are characterized by encouraging messages from others and positive […]
Read MoreHow to Have the Best Vacation Ever
March 8, 2019
I snapped a picture a couple of days into a vacation I took with my family to the Florida Keys. As I sat on the back porch in between a day of fishing and the traditional post dinner card game […]
Read MoreIs it Time to Turn Around?
February 22, 2019
We just finished an epic night-skiing session and were preparing for our 20-minute drive back to the cabin we rented in the mountains. I pulled up the address of the cabin on Google Maps and requested directions home. Simple process, […]
Read MoreRelax
February 11, 2019
Riding a motorcycle at 110 mph down the interstate…too dangerous. Group break dancing in the office…too dated. Doing a Richard Simmons video in your living room…that might leave your family wondering if they should call 911. While these activities might […]
Read MoreStrategy for Change
January 29, 2019
It’s hard to believe, but the new year is upon us! Soon we will be sitting down with family and friends celebrating all the promise and excitement a new year brings. We get a new start based on the […]
Read MoreEverybody Gets A Trophy
October 3, 2018
We were down 27 to 28 with only a few seconds left on the clock in the first game of a single elimination tournament. It was win or go home and even though I was only coaching ten-year-old basketball, the […]
Read MoreMarine Turned Counselor, Combats Mental Health in Brevard
August 30, 2018
Adrian Marquez’ heroic story began back in June of 2000 when he joined the Marine Corps. His superiors quickly realized that Adrian was an unusual soldier who was gifted with unique physical and mental qualities that would allow him to […]
Read MoreWorth The Risk?
May 29, 2018
One look at your Facebook feed and you will quickly see that the Supreme Court has struck down a law prohibiting gambling on sporting events. Everyone from amateur sports fans to ESPN and the New York Times […]
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