“Facing the abyss, the turmoil of loneliness, our response is self-compassion.” Edith D Johnston PhD LPC Not being heard; not being accepted; feeling all alone, creates a hollowness, an emptiness inside. Not seeing results, or outcomes that…
“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…
“The world around us impacts us but doesn’t determine us.” Edith Johnston PhD LPC When we look at what is happening in the world we are talking – globally, regionally, and locally. We are also talking about…
“Intrinsic motivation comes from our driving forces, that which is important to us.” Edith D Johnston PhD LPC Sometimes I can’t seem to get moving. I never finish anything. I am so easily distracted. I feel tired…
“Who we are is up to us. Discover our values, beliefs, needs. Analyze the source and impact. Make a choice.” Edith Johnston PhD LPC When we are in a situation or making a decision, are we considering…
“Know that our idiosyncrasies are part of our norm.” Edith Johnston PhD LPC When we ask “is something wrong with me,” we are usually looking at a “disease” process; something that needs to be “fixed”; or not…