I didn't like the title "Therapy Thoughts," so, it's gone forever. What is your hot coffee? It took many years for me to realize not everyone loves coffee. Some people, perish the thought, don't even like the smell of coffee! While others like the smell but don't like the taste. But, those of us who …
Renard encourages shy bloggers to blog.Do Not Let Your Shyness Prevent You From Blogging
All teachers have the opportunity to shape young minds and hearts, providing building blocks that students can use to construct a lifetime of experiences. I was blessed to have many terrific teachers, most of whom I can still name from second grade to graduation. While attending Lapeer High School from 1968 to 1971, it was …
I'm not a morning person. I don't mind waking up, but mornings are the lowest part of my mental day. Morning is when I feel discouraged. Have you ever considered the word discouraged? Dis-couraged. It means to have your courage removed, or to be separate from your courage. How much courage does it take to …
Continue reading Therapy Thoughts for a Friday: Getting Yourself Moving in the Morning
I had a stray thought this morning. Carl Rogers and Mr. (Fred) Rogers were incredibly similar. Carl Rogers is widely considered to be the father of person-centered, or client-centered counseling. Empathic listening, acceptance, focus on the experience, thoughts, and feelings of the client are central to this type of practice. If you are familiar with …
Continue reading Therapy Thoughts for Thursday: Carl Rogers and Mr. Rogers
Pancakes taste much better after noon. (Click)
Sheriff Pete Terkinberry enjoyed "Hannah's Egg Surprise" at The Ya'll Sit Cafe. He's been going to the cafe every morning for the past several weeks. Pete is looking forward to another quiet day in Maple Valley. The call changes everything. Sheriff Terkinberry had no sooner stepped into the office, which is his kitchen, than the …
Continue reading Scandal at Maple Valley – Episode 36: The Call About Sylvia
If you had a chance to talk to your younger self, what would you say? I don't mean things like, "Invest in Lego, kid." What do you wish your inner younger self had known?
It's always time to write. Writing topics are everywhere. Hobby writing is a good reason to sit in front of the screen and work. Making sense doesn't really have to be the number one goal. Writing prompts are a great way to keep my mind moving and my fingers punching. I'm joining the effort of …
Praise is like sunlight to the human spirit: we cannot flower and grow without it. ~ Jess Lair ~ Truth — Therapy Bits
A Coffee State of Mind 