Tremendous Love=Unconditional Positive Regard
Counselors, Cookies and Conversation with Amanda Salisbury, LICSW and Owner/CEO of Trauma Informed therapies Tremendous Love = Unconditional Positive Regard Greatest Learning “There is tremendous power in love.” This is the greatest learning Amanda Salisbury, MSW, LICSW (creator, owner and CEO of Trauma Informed Therapy) shared with me when I delivered cookies with a quest […]
A Thought Shifting Question: What are the Possibilities?
“What are the possibilities?” This is a simple question, yet it is a powerful one. This is something I ask myself routinely in my own life. I also find this useful both as a counselor and clinical supervisor. It packs with it, the possibilities of creative problem solving, hope building and a grounding calm. It […]
Play the Song Within You!
The legendary cellist, Pablo Casals was asked why he continued to practice at age 90. His reply: “Because I think I’m making progress.” Wayne Dyer said, “Don’t die with your music still inside you.” I am in awe of the simple musical metaphors from these two men, each teaching a little different stance, yet not. I […]
Nurture the good thoughts!
What we focus on with our thoughts has the potential to sprout, grow and can guide us in our choices. Metaphorically, if we water the weeds (negative, painful thinking, not seeing possibilities, feeling isolated and alone, etc), then weeds overcome our lives. If we water the flowers (positive thoughts. looking for possibilities, gratefulness, sitting with the feelings, […]
Dichotomous Musings of Autumn . . . and Life
A list of Dichotomous offerings from my walk this morning: My breath in the cool air and the sunlight beaming down. The field with frost and flowers still growing in my neighbors yards. The cool chill and the rush of warm air when I walk into our home. Chilly versus cozy. And lots of other wonderings […]
Perseverance: One Small Step After Another
I don’t know that I had heard the term accountability partner until recently when I had an opportunity to join a small group of women. Our focus is to support each other in meeting our goals, mostly around our professions, but in some way personal vision stuff too. All of us have an intention to make a […]
Acknowledging Others: One Thank You at a Time
Thank you! I have been thinking about these two simple words and intentionally have sat back to “notice” how thankfulness plays out in the world around me. I am in awe of what I observe with so much gratitude. If you take the time to be intentional and look for thankfulness, you will find it. […]
Worry Will Change Nothing
I have had the pleasure to meet Miranda (27 years old) through a military wives group that I started on Facebook soon after a move to my area. I began to get to know her through daily sharing and comments through Facebook. I was most struck with what she shared about her beautiful family. I […]
Truth Prevails: The 10 Drawbacks of Lying
In my quest for learning, I have been reflecting upon the human choice of lying (or deceit) versus telling the truth. It is a presenting concern and at the root of why many people (all ages) seek counseling. All kinds of instances of lying are present in our media and examples of celebrities caught in […]
Retreat . . . to reconnect, trust and find harmony
Sometimes stepping back, retreating if you may, is a necessity to reconnect, to rebuild trust and to find peace within. Trust breeds faith that there is something bigger than you. Reach out for this and then believe that you have all that you need to navigate the world. With trust, one must have an intention to […]
