by Constance Clancy | Jul 22, 2020 | Blog
Q: My girlfriend keeps texting with her ex-boyfriend and it is bothering me. I have asked her to stop and she says they are “just friends.” Should I just accept it or stop seeing her? A: While you cannot force your girlfriend to change this behavior, you can have an...
by Constance Clancy | Jun 17, 2020 | Blog
Q: How can I forgive myself for staying so long in my marriage and inflicting pain on my children? A: Let’s think about what forgiveness means. Forgiveness means moving on. By forgiving yourself, you release much emotion, whether it be anger, sadness, resentment, that...
by Constance Clancy | Jun 16, 2020 | Blog
Q: My friend has told me that I should journal. Can you give me some tools to get started? A: It’s so easy for the mind to become overwhelmed with massive thoughts, worries, and even obsessions. Without releasing these powerful thoughts and emotions, they will get...
by Constance Clancy | Jun 16, 2020 | Blog
Q: What is the best way to reframe a situation? A: Redirecting ones thoughts is the start of reframing a situation. Generally, it’s best to reframe thoughts to an optimistic belief system. To begin with, gain an awareness of your thoughts and feelings. When you find...
by Constance Clancy | Jun 16, 2020 | Blog
Q: My spouse is watching the news every morning before he goes to work, and I notice he is tense and angry before he even leaves the house. Do you have any suggestions I may give him to help him understand the negative influence the media has on him? A: Now more than...
by Constance Clancy | Jun 16, 2020 | Blog
Q: How does one become a stress-resistant person? A: Stress resistant people have resilience. They are able to bounce back from any adversity and be stress hardy. They are solution-oriented and see ways to resolve problems. They are generally positive people who are...