Jitters vs Quitters There’s no doubt about the fact that getting married and planning a wedding can be a very stressful ordeal. Regardless of the size or complexity, it’s basically a huge party that requires complex coordination and decision-making. Being [...]
Job Satisfaction Everyone dislikes their job at one point or another. This is an unavoidable reality of being in the workforce, but there's a difference between being totally disillusioned and perpetually drained, versus having a bad day or feeling occasionally [...]
Start Counting Sheep: Five Ways to Exchange Insomnia for a Good Night’s Sleep Most Americans don’t get enough sleep. Both in childhood and adolescence, many find it hard to calm down enough to fall asleep or simply don’t enjoy sleeping. [...]
No Need for New Year: How to Improve Yourself Now Instead of January 1st There are multiple reasons not to wait until January 1st to try and improve your life. Not only are New Year’s resolutions often an excuse to [...]
Allen family counseling Every year, we’re inundated with ads for the hottest new toys. We see news stories chronicling holiday gift-giving madness, as normally sane people charge into stores to grab the last remaining nearly-sold-out toy on the shelf. Holiday [...]
Dallas-area counselors The holidays are a joyous time full of celebration and opportunity to bring families together. They’re also one of the most stressful times of year, and can actually cause clinical anxiety and depression. Enlisting the assistance of Allen [...]
The first holiday season after the death of a loved one may seem like a period that you want to skip over and avoid instead of going through and enjoy. The thought of the Thanksgiving dinner or Christmas morning breakfast [...]
One of the most challenging times of years for a former shopping addict can be the gift giving holidays, when half the to-do list is based around purchasing. However, with a little careful consideration, it’s possible to keep your mental [...]
Facing just the fear of extreme fear can be scary in and of itself, whether you’re addressing it personally or trying to help someone else. However, there’s a major difference between fear versus having a visceral and deep-rooted reaction of [...]
Argument with those we live and work closely with is a part of life. For married couples, there is simply no avoiding the spousal argument. However, with divorce rates topping out over fifty percent for American couples, learning how to [...]
