By Scott Parker, CSW No one likes feelings anxious, but our brains are set up to collect worries. How we respond to these every-day worries can have a big impact on the quality of our life. While it is tempting to do whatever it takes...
We all have insecurities; sensitive spots we are working on, as part of our journey to maturity. But what if our spouse can’t stand it when one of our buttons is pushed? What if he or she takes our distress personally, and we find ourselves...
By Scott Parker, CSW Eagle Mountain Counseling Theapist When couples fight, it can be tempting to try to determine, using facts and logic, who is “right” and who is “wrong.” For example, if a wife accuses her husband of not helping out around the house...
By Scott Parker - Clinical Therapist When others treat you poorly, it is easy to respond with aggression, or to avoid the problem by being passive. Unfortunately, neither approach is likely to help the person get the message and start treating you better. When you...