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What Messages About Yourself Are You Sending To Others?

One of the most powerful advantages of solution-focused therapy is its ability to give the client control of his or her therapy. A client learns to see himself through his…

By Loyal Blue Counseling March 4, 2012Relationships, Self-Help, Students

Friends, relationships, social capital, students

Relationships Students

Buzzword: Build Your Social Capital

We’ve heard before how important it is to have a support system of healthy relationships. I’ve described it as having a garden of friends, each useful and beautiful in his…

By Loyal Blue Counseling February 28, 2012Relationships, Students

Parenting Relationships Students

Learn This Skill: Let Others Solve Their Own Problems

This is one of my favorite skills that I teach. It comes in handy for parents, friends, family, and coworkers. Sometimes it even makes sense for couples, too. In order…

By Loyal Blue Counseling June 25, 2010Parenting, Relationships, Students

Relationships Students

Learn this Skill: How To Make a Proper Apology

I could start a whole new blog (and I’m sure you could too) with the dozens of sometimes hilarious attempts at apologies I hear at my office (and yes, from…

By Loyal Blue Counseling May 29, 2010Relationships, Students

Self-Help Students

Fix Your Problems in the Long Term by Giving Yourself a Break

OK, so the people who come to my office are not ready to take it easy. They are interested in problem-solving and usually frustrated by what they perceive to be…

By Loyal Blue Counseling May 10, 2010Self-Help, Students

strength, CBT in action, self-help, insight, therapy

CBT in Action Students

Strength-Based Therapy v. Insight-Oriented Therapy

We practice Solution-Focused Therapy and use a lot of Cognitive Behavioral techniques. This kind of therapy is considered “strength-based” as opposed to “insight-oriented.” Strength-based therapy focuses on the present and…

By Loyal Blue Counseling September 21, 2009CBT in Action, Students

CBT in Action Depression Students

Treatment Corner: Bipolar Disorder

We think of someone as being “bipolar” in quite casually these days; usually we’re describing someone who is moody. Be careful with that label: true bipolar symptoms are like no…

By Loyal Blue Counseling July 18, 2009CBT in Action, Depression, Students

CBT in Action Self-Help Students

Treatment Corner: Binge Eating

We all overeat sometimes. So what is binge eating? Eating, in a discrete period of time, an amount that is definitely larger than most people would eat in a similar…

By Loyal Blue Counseling May 4, 2009CBT in Action, Self-Help, Students

addiction, anxiety, CBT in action, habit and time management

Anxiety CBT in Action Habit & Time Management Students

What’s An “Addiction” Anyway?

Yikes, this is a big topic. Who isn’t “addicted” to something? What’s the difference between a habit and an addiction? How do you know if yours is a problem? In…

By Loyal Blue Counseling March 10, 2009Anxiety, CBT in Action, Habit & Time Management, Students

rewarding behavior, goals, motivation, self-help

Habit & Time Management Self-Help Students

A Twist on Rewarding Behavior

If you’ve set a goal for yourself before, you’ve probably also chosen a particular reward for your achievement: Clean out garage = dinner and a movieStay on track with budget…

By Loyal Blue Counseling February 28, 2009Habit & Time Management, Self-Help, Students