Do You Know What Boundaries Are? Many Don’t. But this Analogy Will Help!
A boundary is a structure that a person puts in place to keep good things in their life, and keep bad things out of their life. Notice that a boundary is something YOU put in place. Sharing what you want others to do or what you believe they should do is not a boundary, it […]
Self-Harm: What it is, The Reasons Behind it, and Myths that Surround it
Self-Harm: What It Is, The Reasons Behind It, and Myths That Surround It. by Ellen R. Eggerding, MA, LLPC What comes to your mind when you hear the words “Self-Harm”? Is it fear? Is it doubt? How about angst, despair or horror? There are many different reactions to the words “self-harm.” There are also many […]
Dwelling: Thinking about it, or being stuck in the moment
Have you ever said, “I’ve been dwelling on this” or “I’ll dwell on this thought?” Both of these statements come up from time to time. When we say this, most of the time we mean, “I’m thinking about it” or maybe, “I’m daydreaming about,” or in a more negative light “I’m obsessing about something.” However […]