The winter months bring shorter daylight hours, less outdoor recreation for many, our marriages can be lulled to sleep if we aren’t careful. If you’re experiencing the hypnotic feeling of being in a “relationship rut” that you can’t escape I have five ideas for you to use as a wake up call for your most…
One of the most common misconceptions about life coaching is that it is “therapy in disguise.” In reality, life coaching is truly its own unique service and is designed to help ambitious achievers meet the outcomes that will bring them success and fulfillment. The list below highlights the differences between life coaching and therapy. It…
I once read a comment about leadership that changed the way I thought about the topic: Leadership includes both what you do and what you leave. This simple, yet profound statement has changed not only the way I view leadership, but has actually changed the way I lead. All too often I believe we put…
When a client comes in for their first session, I always ask them what goals they have for therapy or what they would like to accomplish as a result of coming to counseling. Clients will often say, “I just want to be successful.” That success could be accomplished through their job, projects, hobbies, relationships or…
Most believe that happiness is one of the primary purposes of life, but there are varied theories on how to experience the most happiness. This topic is intriguing to me so I did a little research into various beliefs about happiness. I was fascinated by the findings of a psychologist named Thomas Gilovich, who found…
Summer: Creating a Magical Experience The year was 1972 in St. George Utah. I was out of school for the summer. Second grade was behind me. I had all summer to get myself ready for the rigors of third grade! I remember riding my bicycle, by myself, to Ben Franklin – the store on Bluff…
Ready, … Set, … WAIT ! David L. Nutter, MA, BCC, AMFT – Marriage & Family Therapist Face it. Parents have been literally barraged, at times, raising their children. Moms jump into a crossfire of activities like soldiers into a foxhole. They coordinate dance lessons, gymnastics, and sports camps. They remind/pester about instrument lessons. They…
A Legacy of Wisdom: What My Parents Have Taught Me By: Bradley J. Francis MSW, CSW The spring season is upon us. I just love this time of year. I love it because it is an opportunity to look forward to having my children home from school for summer break, and the opportunity to celebrate…