by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Dec 8, 2015 | Therapeutic Word of the Day
“We all need it. Question is, do you rule it, or does it rule you?” Money. some people love it, some hate it. I have seen money become a God to some who sacrificed their families and lives to it. One fact is true: we all need it. Therefore, the question...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Dec 7, 2015 | Therapeutic Word of the Day
“Everyone has things they are good at. No one is created exactly the same. Acknowledge your strengths and use them.” This may come as a shock (or not), that you are unique. There has never been someone in the universe with the exact same genetic makeup and...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Dec 6, 2015 | Therapeutic Word of the Day
“A possible byproduct of memories and experiences that cannot be processed directly by the brain. Intuition should not be ignored.” The brain is a wonderful storage system. It holds vast amounts of data, from names and dates to images and memories. The...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Dec 5, 2015 | Therapeutic Word of the Day
“A natural byproduct of life. All living things are in a form of stress. Stress can motivate and induce positive change.” Stress is often confused with anxiety as one in the same. Stress is a state of existence all living things share. Stress is the body...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Dec 4, 2015 | Therapeutic Word of the Day
“A painful, restless energy. It is not a “high” people enjoy. Mania can be as devastating as depression.” Mania is often misunderstood. A component of Bipolar Disorder, Mania is often viewed as the “high” state, while depression is viewed as a...
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