Refreshment in counseling is powerful and a good marker that counseling is working. Are you ready for it?

Healing comes through relationships and conversations; healing does not come at the end destination of getting through a bad season or bad relationship or problem.

Perfectionism is a mode of thinking and acting that is self-reinforcing; some perfectionistic thinking/acting will lead to more later on. Instead, try accepting yourself instead of trying to be perfect.

We need the tools, giftings, and interests that you possess so that our markets, products, and communities to grow and flourish.

Juneteenth is coming up. You may not know it, but it is a holiday that is curated to celebrate the release of African Americans as slaves after the Civil War. You also may be wondering how you can participate in this holiday and this post has 6 process questions you can ask yourself and others to get more involved.

When you notice a change in yourself or someone else, counseling could be beneficial to learn about yourself/others and ultimately heal

This is an academic (yet readable) text written on racism researcher who happens to be white. Robin DiAngelo writes from a unique perspective as she is researching and looking into historical data, current thought leaders, and current events that all culminate in understanding why it is so hard for White people to talk about their Whiteness.

Between the World and Me is a suggested read not just in light of current events, but also because you will grow in your understanding of power, privilege, and expectations as Ta-Nehisi shows that his experience is not necessarily your experience.

Relationships will be meaningful as you and the other person rely on it more and more. In difficult relationships focus on yourself and there will be meaning for you to cherish.

Vulnerability is about sharing our feelings and our experiences with people who have earned the right to hear them. - Brene Brown