by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | 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, MA, LPC | 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...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Dec 16, 2015 | Therapeutic Word of the Day
“Life is a series of change. Some changes are good, others bad. Regardless, changes are learning experiences.” As I work with many autistic patients, many of them have problems dealing with change. Most want things to be predictable, as many...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Dec 15, 2015 | Therapeutic Word of the Day
“A life is defined by the one living it. Make it a good one, it is the only one you have.” It is easy to become pessimistic. Watching the news and seeing all the wrongs of the world can make living life difficult. At times, it is easy to wonder what the...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Dec 14, 2015 | Therapeutic Word of the Day
“We all have weaknesses. Knowing them is a source of strength. Do not let pride deny them to you.” Congratulations, there are many things you are terrible at. You may be terrible at golf, or calculus, or software engineering. You may sing like a leaky...
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