Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and that you are encouraged about the year ahead! I know that I am! Exciting things are happening at Abundant Life Counseling St. Louis! Our first PICK group is launching this month, and I’m so excited about the folks who are joining us! I’m …
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Setting Intentions for the New Year
I gave up setting New Year’s resolutions a long time ago.They were never really that great (mostly about changing some aspect of my body rather than self-acceptance and appreciating the healthy body I’ve already got), I never really stuck to them (I’m not sure any diet I ever tried made it past January), and I …
Tips for Surviving Holiday Blues
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! But what if it isn’t? Many folks find themselves with a case of the blues during the holiday season for a variety of reasons. It can serve as a reminder of grief, for those who sat around our Christmas tree last year, but are no longer with …
My Guilty Pleasure Show
I enjoy watching the Bachelor shows. I admit it. The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, Bachelor in Paradise…I even watched the Bachelor Winter Games this past winter. And it’s not just because a group of girlfriends and I gather on Monday nights to eat, drink, and dissect the show together (which is definitely so much fun and …
How to Find the Right Therapist for You
So, you’ve decided to go to counseling. Now what? First of all, going to counseling—while worthwhile and fruitful—can be a challenging endeavor, so congratulations on having the courage to initiate the journey! You’ve not only made the decision to embark on the incredible journey of getting to know yourself better and/or [insert goal for therapy …