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...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Dec 3, 2015 | Therapeutic Word of the Day
“Person is part of the definition. It is who you are and is yours alone. Choose who you want to be.” In psychology, we are trained that a person’s personality forms at a very young age based on genetics and environmental factors. As a person ages, it...
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