by Liz Coleman | Aug Tue 2019 | Anxiety & Depression, Emotions & Moods, Self Esteem, Therapy / Counselling
Not smart enough, loved enough, loving enough, pretty enough, rich enough, successful enough, popular enough… any one of these can stick in your mind like a thorn or virus that works behind the scenes. Even if the thought is expressed openly it still seems to hide in...
by Liz Coleman | Jul Thu 2019 | Therapy / Counselling
A big push in the counseling field recently has been for short term counselling. This is mostly promoted by the health insurance coverage based on cost. Another factor is the fix-it-quick mentality that is pervasive in society. So I thought I’d give a brief...
by Liz Coleman | Nov Tue 2016 | Anxiety & Depression, Communications, Couples, Emotions & Moods, Marriage, Relationships, Stress, Therapy / Counselling
Relationship stress is hard But that daily relationship stress is nothing compared to the pain and changes you’ll go through with divorce or separation. It’s a misinterpretation to think divorce is easy judging by the rising rates. You’d think it’s as simple as...
by Liz Coleman | Mar Wed 2016 | Anxiety & Depression, Emotions & Moods, Self Esteem, Therapy / Counselling
The Comfort Zone can be like the Dead Zone when you’re neither Happy nor Unhappy. At first escaping to comfort isn’t all bad— it’s helpful. Like a reward, we’re happy and feel relieved with the break from the anxiety and stresses of life. But when escaping becomes the...
by Liz Coleman | Mar Wed 2016 | Anxiety & Depression, Emotions & Moods, Personal Growth, Therapy / Counselling
All of us are addicted in some way – whether it’s work, wine, sex, cigarettes, drugs, relationships, internet, tv or shopping. Our smart phones have become the latest addiction. We pick them up whenever we get a second of down time. Yet the action in itself...
by Liz Coleman | Mar Wed 2016 | Anxiety & Depression, Emotions & Moods, Therapy / Counselling
Taking medication for anxiety and depression seems to be the accepted treatment but in my experience and my client’s, the side effects can be as bad or worse. So often the overall physical and mental health of the person isn’t even considered before recommending...
