Mental Health

Before my father passed away two and a half years ago at 84, he obviously spent considerable time preparing and organizing for his future passing. I have no idea how long it took him to classify and systematize all his life’s work, but he left me the easy task to know exactly what he held…

Maybe you are hearing this concept for the first time, but do not know what it means to take a holistic approach to coaching or therapy. To be honest, if a holistic approach is not in place, then your life coach or therapist is NOT doing their job. A holistic approach involves evaluating the mind,…

The climate of the counseling profession is changing. Many train and affirm towards dependence rather than strength towards wellbeing. To be honest, there are a plethora of horrible therapists out there who are doing more harm than good. Instead of training clients towards strength and better decision-making, many in the mental health field are fostering…

No doubt, eating disorders reveal significant mental health issues. Eating disorders severely impact athletes who face high performance responsibilities and the demands of academics. These disorders produce a complexity which requires athletes to faithfully grasp all the influences to overcome and return to a normal relationship with food. Eating Disorders often referred to as ‘ED’…

Never does a day go by when we wish for our kids to encounter struggles and problems. We actually want to protect them from such trouble. But we cannot stop challenges from coming to them. It thus begs the question; how do we know when to protect our children from difficulty and when to allow…

To reach the next level at anything, we must evaluate ourselves. Please do not be afraid of engaging in this process. Evaluation is not to criticize and berate self, but to objectively examine skills and abilities. Whether in sport, job, hobby, or even your friendships and love life, looking at ‘performance’ is a first step…

Building the self-esteem of our children requires both what ‘to do’ and what ‘NOT to do.’ While not an exhaustive list, perhaps this provides some guidance and direction on how to properly build self-esteem. You, as a parent after all, play a crucial role in developing a strong belief or confidence in your kids. Teach…

The self-esteem movement aimed to protect a child’s esteem and build their belief in self, but this crusade did more damage to kids than it helped. This drive to improve self-esteem largely dominated American households and schools during the 1970’s and 1980’s following the first book of a series on the topic, ‘The Psychology of…