The Loneliness Epidemic: Where Does Loneliness Come From?
A Note from Dr. Rick Do you ever feel lonely? It’s the kind of emotion that can physically hurt. It is not an emotion that any of us seek to experience, yet it works its way into our lives at times when we may wish it didn’t. It has been said… Loneliness is one of […]
Read MoreStifling or Developing Healthy Identities
September Newsletter- Charity Simpson The more I work with people at all stages of life, literally from ages 2 to 92, I realize how influential our early life experiences continue to be into adulthood. In both my personal and professional life, I have gradually come to realize how significantly our family of origins and early […]
Read MorePushing for Perfection or Striving for Excellence?
August Newsletter- Charity Simpson Many years ago, when I was applying to my first graduate school program, I recall asking professors for letters of recommendation. I was privileged to have them not only agree to endorse my skills and abilities, but also be willing to share their confidential letters with me personally as I was […]
Read MoreThe Relationship Between Guilt and Boundaries
A NOTE FROM DR. RICK The Relationship Between Guilt And Boundaries Do you often feel bad or guilty about something that other normal people don’t even think about? If so chances are you have an issue with boundaries and may struggle with co-dependency. There is something about many of us who allow people to push and push until […]
Read MoreWhat is Play Therapy?
A Conversation with Charity Simpson- MS, LAPC, NCC, MDiv What would you say play therapy is? “Play therapy is an age-appropriate way to engage children in the therapy process that relies less on them verbalizing what’s going on and more so allows them to do through objects and through different kinds of play. It’s much […]
Read MoreHelping Others: Is There Anything In It For Me?
A NOTE FROM DR. RICK Helping Others: Is There Anything In It For Me? Helping Others: Is There Anything In It For Me? Have you ever had the privilege of helping someone who could not help themselves? What did it feel like to help that person? Remember a time being with a good friend or […]
Read MoreSpring, Lent, Easter, What Can We Learn From All Of This
A NOTE FROM DR. RICK During Lent, we enter into a season of preparation, self-reflection and repentance when we seek to literally “turn around” and realign our lives and focus toward God. It is a time to give up things as well as take on new life-giving practices, helping us rid ourselves of distractions and […]
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Love Never Fails
A NOTE FROM DR. RICKLove Never Fails We have a world full of hurting people who need love. I am one. So are you. To some degree, we have all been hurt. Maybe it is by our parents, or uncaring institutions, or painful relationships, or an isolating and alienating society, but we have all been […]
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Begin This New Year’s Resolution With A THANKS!
A NOTE FROM DR. RICKBegin This New Year’s Resolution With A THANKS! The New Year is here and you know what’s coming. Family members, friends and coworkers will ask, “What are your resolutions this year?” Usually it’s just an idle conversation starter. But sometimes they are seriously interested, which may mean to you that you […]
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