An Inner Journey
When we set out to explore our inner realm, many times words escape us; verbal understanding can be hard to come by – and if you are a teenager there is no reference point and it is like going into…
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Creating Desired Outcomes
Have you ever thought about the outcomes you desire for your life or in the various roles you engage in each day? Let’s take a trip into the kitchen. We have all these ingredients in front of us –…
Grief and Identity Changes
Who am I seems to be a question that feels elusive like a squirrel chasing its tail. On the other hand we think / say we know ourselves so well. Then there is a significant situation, experience, change in our…
Ask Me: Why can’t I fit in or make friends?
“Being different, not fitting in is part of our life adventure. The next step is ours to choose.” Edith D Johnston PhD LPC Feeling like I am different, weird, out of sync with the world, too much or…
Self-Concept: Who are we?
The experience of loss of sense of self … Has there been a time when you felt you were not the same person as before? Did you have the feeling you were not yourself? What do we mean when…
Overcoming the Sadness of Not Fitting In
When we realize we do not fit in – whether it is at home, with peers, or at work/school, it creates a response within us. Many times that response is one of sadness. We can feel like we are all…