This is a follow-up to my Boundaries post from April 2019 where I discussed the three types of boundaries and their functions in our lives. It started some great conversations with clients and other counselors, so if you haven’t read it, start there and then come back to this post. Today, I want to expandContinue reading “10 Laws of Boundaries”
Author Archives: Jessica Gage, MA, LPC, NCC
When Father’s Day Is Difficult
“Happy Father’s Day” doesn’t apply to everyone. There are many situations— death, estrangement, unfulfilled dreams of being a father, and more— that may leave a person feeling a tangled ball of emotion this weekend. If you’d like tips on how to survive this Father’s Day or how to support someone you care about over theContinue reading “When Father’s Day Is Difficult”
Resources for Veterans & Families
At the beginning of May, Wounded Warrior Project hosted the Veteran Support Conference to open up community dialogue about veteran-friendly organizations, provide insight into the military community, and share resources for our vets. Attendees were able to hear firsthand experiences of transitioning back to civilian life, including the hope that comes with community support. ThisContinue reading “Resources for Veterans & Families”
A Spectrum of Relational Health
Today I’m focusing on the dynamics of healthy interdependence and how easy it can be to slide toward the more extreme ends of the spectrum of relational health: independence and codependence.
On this Mother’s Day…
“To those who gave birth this year to their first child – we celebrate with you To those who lost a child this year – we mourn with you To those who are in the trenches with little ones every day and wear the badge of food stains – we appreciate you To those whoContinue reading “On this Mother’s Day…”
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