Counseling & Coaching
“Practice random acts of kindness and senseless acts of beauty,” is a statement that has become extremely recognizable over the past several decades. It was first marked by Anne Herbert on a placemat in Sausalito, California in 1982 and evolved as a response to the phrase “random acts of violence…
Sometimes, that physical attraction doesn’t come naturally in a relationship—and it can cause those involved to worry about their connection and future. While it might be worrisome, the lack of a physical connection isn’t necessarily a red flag; instead, it can take time for one to develop this attraction as…
A friend of mine is in a band called No Fuss and Feathers, and I recently went to one of their concerts. During their set, they played a song called How Much Time, and it hit me right in the heart. It is a story about a chance encounter on…
Spiritual love can refer to a love rooted in a spiritual connection that helps us find meaning and purpose in our lives. These spiritual loves can serve different purposes: some are meant to walk with us through life, while others are meant to teach us lessons. Sometimes their purpose isn’t…
Commitment issues can cause one to fear and even run away from the potential of love—but commitment-phobes can overcome their fear and let love in. That said, commitment issues can seriously hinder a relationship, especially if one partner is ready to move forward but the other is not. While it…
Wouldn’t it be nice to uncover the secret to a healthy, lasting love? Well, the truth is that there is no secret—healthy, lasting love takes time and effort instead. You should start by looking and working within: learn how to regulate your emotions, admit fault, set boundaries, and validate your…
Love is complicated, in and of itself; but it becomes even more complicated when you experience romantic feelings for more than one individual. While it might not be super common, it is possible to fall in love with two people at once and there are signs that this is happening to you….
Sometimes, it’s hard to determine whether you’re in love with your partner or still working at it. While this can be unnerving, it’s more beneficial to prioritize a healthy relationship than it is to focus on whether you are in love or like. You can prioritize your relationship by spending…
Losing a loved one is nothing short of devastating, but there is a lot of good to focus on during this time, which can help you come to terms with the loss. First, take this opportunity to learn a greater compassion for others (and thyself)—recognize their struggles, and also observe…
Sometimes partners have different visions for the future—and while this can be scary, there is hope for working through this issue and making your future together a reality. You must be willing to have an essential, yet tough conversation and ultimately decide how to best move forward together. Before you…
Breakups suck. I don’t care if you’re the dumper or the dumpee—regardless, you’re in a sucky position. However, there is one key difference between the two: as the dumper, you decide how this breakup unfolds. Or at least how this breakup begins to unfold. While there is no textbook equation…
Love is patient. Love is kind. Love is fleeting. Love is friendship on fire. Love is sacrifice. Love is…impossible to define. But the good news is, it’s aplenty—even if we don’t know exactly how to give or receive it. Alex Runolfson, Clinical Mental Health Counselor, understands this all too well….