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Lack of sleep is a common complaint we hear from clients. Clients who do not have adequate sleep struggle to solve problems, manage relationships, and care for their minds and bodies.

The American Indians were known for embracing community living and their thrifty economy. They lived off the land, but only used what they needed and wasted nothing.

I sat on the back of a small, black Harley-Davidson in the 105 degree Texas heat. My back was bent and my helmeted head was in my hands, tears spotting the back-side of the face shield.

Accepting credit cards is a good business decision that offers the mental health professional many advantages: no more NSF checks, the money is deposited the same day, billing costs are defrayed, and you will no longer have to hear, “I forgot my checkbook!”

When a counselor utilizes empathy in session they can essentially tailor a client's treatment to meet his or her specific needs, and allow the client to feel safe, validated and "heard".

Solving mother-daughter relationship conflict isn’t as complicated as is commonly believed. Through the years that I have specialized in the mother-daughter relationship, I have learned that when we recognize, as I wrote in my previous blog post, that the mother-daughter relationship is a mirror reflection of how women are treated, mother-daughter relationship conflict becomes a whole lot easier to understand and heal.

When our clients get into “slumps” or “moods”, counselors encourage, offer suggestions, find resources and above all, demonstrate kindness. We wouldn’t think twice about our willingness to go above and beyond when we discern a genuine need for a client whom needs a little extra.

Wellness is a multidimensional concept in which an individual maintains well-being in several domains. Counselors interact with these domains on a regular basis as we promote comprehensive health. It is imperative for counselors to embrace and engage more fully in the concept of wellness in their personal and professional lives.

Austin, Texas was recently shaken to its core by a spree of seemingly targeted package bombs. Despite some compelling evidence of potential racial motives, the FBI and local authorities are still unclear as to what the true motive was.

From the very first day of our lives, we are building relationships with people. Our relationships with family members, friends, teachers, classmates, co-workers, and neighbors weave together to form the fabric of our lives. At some point, however, most individuals question the “pertinent relationships in their lives”.