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The Courage to be Myself – – Sue Patton Thoele
I have the courage to . . . Embrace my strengths— Get excited about life— Enjoy giving and receiving love — Face and transform my fears— Ask for help and support when I need it— Spring free of the Superwoman Trap— Trust myself— Make my own decisions and choices—...
People-Pleasing: Is it really such a good thing?
Excerpts from The Disease to Please (Harriet B. Braiker) Additional annotations by Molly Pierce, MA, LPC, NCC Has anyone ever told you that you’re a people-pleaser? Don’t be so flattered…it’s not really a compliment. It feels better to view people-pleasing as an...
The Overlooked Epidemic of Depressed Teenage Girls
Many people are unaware of the fact that once an adolescent girl hits puberty, her risk of depression is double that of her male classmates (Gary Ginter). This is important information to know, so parents, teachers, school counselors and youth leaders can be on the...
‘Tis the Season of Depression
Depression is the most common mental disorder. Most of us have either experienced some level of depression ourselves or know someone who has. Unfortunately, depressed mood tends to be exacerbated in times of stress, such as the busy holiday season. It also increases...
Boundaries: A concept commonly misunderstood by many, but imperative for healthly relationships
Insights from Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend Summarized by Molly Pierce, MA, LPC, NCC What are boundaries? What does a boundary look like? Boundaries help us to define what is NOT on our property and what we are NOT responsible for. We are not, for example,...
Physical Risks of Depression
Most people realize all of the emotional, mental and social tolls that Depression takes on a person and his or her loved ones. I.e. Extreme feelings of sadness, excessive guilt, isolation, changes in eating patterns, changes in sleeping patterns, and so forth....
Pearls of Wisdom from Experts Across the Nation
“A large part of marriage is about meeting each other’s needs. Most spouses within a healthy marriage want to meet their spouse’s needs, but they don’t always know how. This is why it’s so important not only to strive to meet your spouse’s needs, but also to voice...
Take Control of Your Anxiety
Everybody deals with stress and anxiety at different points in their life. It’s normal to feel anxious or nervous before taking an exam, having a performance review at work, or when faced with a difficult decision. But when worry and fear consume your life or cause so...