By Maryann Potter, MS, LAC --- I have been reflecting lately on things that we can do to become stronger. I looked up the definition of strong and it states, “to be able to withstand great force or pressure” (Merriam-Webster, 2022). What exactly do we need to do in order ...
By Alexa Bailey, MSW, LMSW --- To have good friends, you have to be a good friend. That’s how the saying goes, right? Sometimes, though, being a good friend looks different than what we think. The recipe for a good friendship usually includes trust, shared interest, respect, love, empathy, and ...
By Kizzy Kittrell Dogan --- Always say what you mean and mean what you say... When your actions are not in-line with your words, people tend to dismiss you. They will not take you seriously and they will disregard your point of view and cross every boundary line. You deserve ...
By Elizabeth Fedrick, PhD, LPC --- “Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.” – Lucille Ball The pressures of being a teenage girl have never been easy when considering the societal demands, constant comparisons, and ...
By Maryann Potter, MS, LAC --- I LOVE when I come home every day and my dog dances around and wags his tail like it is the first time, they have ever seen me and that I am the best thing that ever happened to them. Not once has my ...