by Rev. Dr. Thaeda Franz | Jan 4, 2021 | Counseling, Depression and Anxiety
When dealing with depression, anxiety, or relationship issues that commonly bring people to counseling, it can be helpful to have an approach that takes your experiences and values into consideration. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of Cognitive...
by Dave Scheirer | Aug 24, 2020 | Self-Care
In my previous blog, Taming the Wild Horse I wrote about the subject of anger. In that article, I shared four truths about anger. That fourth point is something worth elaborating on. That truth is often hard to believe; “anger is something we can learn to control.” I...
by Dave Scheirer | Jul 27, 2020 | Self-Care
Anger. Recently, I had a friend ask me if I would assist him in learning how to manage his anger. What a request! It is an honor to be entrusted with such personal and difficult information and responsibility, especially if you knew me. I am a therapist and a youth...
by Rev. Dr. Thaeda Franz | Nov 21, 2019 | Counseling, Self-Care
We all have a voice in our heads that criticizes us at times when we are feeling vulnerable. It is the voice that pipes up saying, “Good grief! Everyone is going to think you are incompetent!” When you are in a business meeting and fail to make a brilliant point. It...
by Rev. Dr. Thaeda Franz | Sep 29, 2019 | Counseling, Self-Care
People often decide to go to therapy when they are in a crisis. Once the crisis passes or they start to feel a little better, they stop going to therapy until the next crisis hits. Despite my having worked in human services for much of my adult life, I have yet to be...
