Thanks for taking time to read something that’s very special to me.  As I’m turing 55 this year (September 5th), I thought I’d share with you 55 passages of scripture that have meant a lot up to this point in my life. I’m very grateful for the years that God has given to me and … More 55 for 55: Passages of Scripture that mean a lot to me (1-5)

I started working as a Staff Psychotherapist at the University Counseling Center at Azusa Pacific University  when my daughter was 5 and my son was a one-year old. My wife and I can’t believe that next year he’ll be heading off to a college campus, which is where many of you, as a student or … More A few thoughts to College bound students (and their Parents) from a former University Counseling Center Psychotherapist

I was introduced to this book by Dr. John Powell during my Sophomore year in College in a class called Personality Development. Little did I know at the time that it would have a profound impact on my life and I can safely say on the lives of countless others who I have met through … More Why Am I Afraid To Tell You Who I Am?

I think I’m finally getting the hang of this…this dancing thing, ah, dancing with emotions that is. What I mean by this is I figured out that I need to take care of the right brain before I move in with the left brain. Right brain processing tends to deal with the emotions and the … More Dancing With Emotions

Thanks for reading the two previous posts, “So what did you learn at your conference?” (Day 1 of 3) and (Day 2 of 3), which highlighted what I learned at the 21st Annual Counseling Skills conference in Dallas, Tx, over September 24th – 26th. As mentioned in the previous posts, I wanted to share a few … More “So what did you learn at your conference?” (Day 3 of 3)

Thanks for reading the previous post, “So what did you learn at your conference?” (Day 1 of 3), which highlighted what I learned at the 21st Annual Counseling Skills conference in Dallas, Tx, over September 24th – 26th. As mentioned in the first post, I wanted to share a few of the helpful things I … More “So what did you learn at your conference?” (Day 2 of 3)

I attended the 21st Annual Counseling Skills Conference in Dallas this past week (Sept. 24th – 26th) and I wanted to share a few of the helpful things I picked up and learned from the speakers. My hope is to integrate these points into my life personally and professionally, and my hope is that you may … More “So what did you learn at your conference?” (Day 1 of 3)

“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting” – Psalm 139:23-24 (TNIV) In Hall of Fame Insight to Overcome Addiction (Part 1 of 2), we looked at how other people and processes … More Hall of Fame Insight to Overcome Addiction (Part 2 of 2)

Welcome back NFL!  As I was watched the Professional Football Hall of Fame induction ceremonies last night, this post came to mind (and thank you Hall of Famer Charles Haley for encouraging teammates to get help when they need it!): Vince Lombardi was probably one of the greatest Head Football Coaches in the history of … More Hall of Fame Insight To Overcome Addiction (Part 1 of 2)

Thank you for reading “Who Influenced You? Exploring your Purpose and Legacy” (Part 1 of 3 and Part 2 of 3). In this post I wanted to share about a few of the “appointed” people in my life who were sent by God to help me to be a good, productive and purposeful human being. … More Who Influenced You? Exploring your Purpose and Legacy (Part 3 of 3)