There are so many skills in life that people seem to take for granted. Some people are naturally good at some physical things such as throwing a ball, swimming, balancing or running. Other people develop skills in creating things like paintings, sculptures, working with wood or clay. One skill that a great deal of […]
Through the years of working as a social worker I have been case manager to many different people. I worked for government agencies for 20 years, so this has meant that I work in a variety of areas. I have special training in working with children and families. There have been times when […]
There have been times throughout the history of the United States that we have made major mistakes that affect people’s lives for years and generations. Unfortunately. the repair work that needs to happen often falls to later generations. In some cases the scars run so deeply that it is hard to fathom that healing […]
Do you suffer from mood swings and crying bouts? Do you want to sleep all day and not leave the house? Have you ever found yourself asking he question, “am I suffering from depression?” If you have reached this point, then you are well on your way to conquering this common mental illness. Depression […]
Anger is a completely normal, healthy human emotion and a certain amount of it is necessary to our survival. It inspires powerful and often aggressive feelings and behaviors, which allow us to fight and defend ourselves when we are attacked.
When anger gets out of control and turns destructive it can lead to problems at […]
If you have ever suffered from anxiety panic attacks, you know what a terrible burden they can be. There is nothing quite like an anxiety panic attack. It shuts you down completely, stopping you cold. Sometimes the room begins to spin, other times everything starts to look cloudy. Your heart races, your stomach tightens, […]
Our society is getting faster paced with each passing year. We are all looking for ways to help us complete the things that we need to do in the shortest time possible so that we can have additional time to have for ourselves. This can get us into trouble if doing things fast means […]
Every since I was a child writing has fascinated me, whether I was telling the truth or making something up. I loved to write out words and phrases that made me think of fantastical lands and places far away. When I was angry I’d jot down every nasty word I could think […]
Many people have been told along life’s path that they can be anything they want to be and achieve any dream or goal they may have. Sure, that’s encouraging but is it actually possible? If you can’t carry a tune to save your life, your dream of being a famous singer probably isn’t very […]
Dealing with anger is easier said than done. I had a controlling anger problem for many years, so I know what I’m talking about. Sometimes, if you suffer from rage, you simply cannot control your anger. I could feel the anger boiling. I knew that it was irrational and that I had no reason […]