by Nathan Driskell | Dec 21, 2015 | Therapeutic Word of the Day
“Only you can define what helps you cope. It is your job to find healthy coping skills. Try new things, and be less rigid.” Coping skills sound like something easy. How hard is it to find things you enjoy? If you have depression, however, finding coping...
by Nathan Driskell | Dec 20, 2015 | Therapeutic Word of the Day
“All fail. It is a natural part of life. Do not let fear of failure stop you from living life. Failures are learning experiences.” Fear of failure is a growing problem for many of our teenagers and young adults. Many of the people I see are fearful of the...
by Nathan Driskell | Dec 19, 2015 | Therapeutic Word of the Day
“Success is a collection of actions, including failures, resulting in a completed goal. Learn from them, as you would a failure.” Why is success so difficult? We often go through life working hard, if not harder, than those around us. We believe hard work...
by Nathan Driskell | Dec 18, 2015 | Therapeutic Word of the Day
“Can help reduce stress, improve sleep, balance moods and improve overall health. Give meditation a chance.” Often many people assume meditation is sitting in the lotus position, listening to New-Age music, trying to become one with themselves or nature....
by Nathan Driskell | Dec 17, 2015 | Therapeutic Word of the Day
“Only you can motivate yourself to change. Do not depend on others. Motivation is the engine of change.” I am often asked by parents what they can do to help motivate their children. Most parents by the time they see me have spent months, or even years, to...