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Is Happiness a Myth?
By Megan Fletcher, Licensed Professional Counselor Every day you either see or hear someone talking about being happy. It surrounds you daily, yet you feel like something is missing. It’s…
Read MoreSetting the Tone: 5 Back-to-School Tips for Parents
I can’t help noticing all the pictures and posts on social media, of kids going back to school. With their new outfits, new backpacks, and all the stuff that goes…
Read MoreWere You Affected by the Ashley Madison Hack?
The recent data hack that exposed more than 35 million subscribers to the Ashley Madison cheating website has pushed an untold number of marriages into crisis and has allegedly led…
Read MoreOklahoma Resiliency – 20 Years Later and We Still Remember
Spring is here and in Oklahoma that can mean several things. Around here, April and May bring many tough dates to mind with severe weather, tornados (May 3rd, 1999; May…
Read MoreFive Tips that Will Strengthen Your Parent-Teen Relationship and Empower Them at the Same Time
Parenting is the hardest job you will ever have. It’s easy to get caught up or stuck in a rut. Connecting with your children, especially your teenagers can be a…
Read MoreHelping Children Cope with Grief During the Holidays
The holiday season can be a time of joy, excitement, and anticipation as the weather turns cold and preparations begin for various celebrations. Our thoughts turn to our families, friends,…
Read MoreStruggling with Depression? How EMDR Can Help.
Did you know October is National Depression Awareness Month? Much to the relief of mental health workers the stigma attached to depression is lessening as awareness increases. Times are changing…
Read MoreInfertility and Ambiguous Loss: Tips for Managing the Day-to-Day of Infertility
Having trouble getting pregnant? Many couples and single women are finding out there is more to their story than just having trouble getting pregnant. It is not uncommon for people…
Read MoreHow 3 Small Words Can be a Game Changer in Marriages
It’s happening again…your spouse is going on about something you did or didn’t do. It’s remarkably predictable and easy to ignore. Perhaps you even keep watching TV or prepare dinner.…
Read MoreMen Are Like Turtles
Have you ever tried to push a man to express himself, only to get the opposite effect? It’s frustrating! Instead of openness and sharing, you get defensiveness and withdrawal. When…
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