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…