Do this…no don’t do that….for goodness sake NEVER do that! You should do this. Be absolutely sure you always do that…
Being a parent is not for the faint-hearted. How do you decide whose advice to take…your parents, your friends, your church, TV, internet, your own little voice? One of the major decisions facing millions of [...]

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Everyone Wants to Be Somebody, Sometimes

Attachment

Understanding what is developmentally appropriate at any age is essential to parenting. In later years, it’s essential to change. We all want to know why we do some of the crazy stuff we do. And, in order to know, we must look back in time at those early years.

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Calgon, Take Me Away!

Children and Adolescents

I Choose Change Counseling and Coaching Center will host a 2-hour seminar on Saturday, October 24 at the Allen Public Library for frazzled parents everywhere. And, we make no bones about it… we intend to whisk you away for at least 2 hours, feed you, and send you away with a “Parent Toolkit,” all aimed at giving you new skills, tips, and tricks for dealing with the frustrations of parenting.

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What Does it Mean To Be “Authentic”?

Emotional Well-being

I have found it – the definition of authenticity!

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Who’s to Blame When Nobody Likes You?

Empowerment

The gap between blaming someone else and mulling over what you feel is where the likelihood of change lies. Change happens while you practice new behaviors with someone you trust. This is, in a sense, recreating the safe, trusting relationship you missed in your early years. Here seven ways a counselor and counseling relationship provides a snug, stable backdrop for your personal remodeling.

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