Nurturing Your Role As A Dad Who Shows Up
Missoula counselors often get asked: what makes a good Dad? Well, being a father is one of the most important roles you can ever take on. It’s an honor to be a parent, but it’s also challenging. The good news is that you can learn how to become the best dad you can be. Here are some tips to help you nurture your role as a dad and make strong
Creating Space and Being Professional with Difficult People (Especially During the Holidays!)
It is all too easy to judge others harshly. We live in a world that values perfectionism, and people who do not fit the mold of “normal” can quickly be evaluated and judged in a negative light. We often come across these people who are not following the traditional paths we are used to. They may make mistakes or act in ways that are different from what is expected of
Doing the Hard Things in Life – Like Cleaning Those “One” Areas
I looked at the mess in the office space. It appeared to be a little bit too much. Laughably too much. And my first thought was no way. Am I a hoarder? Everyone has something in their life that they find difficult, whether it’s a task they don’t want to do, a goal they can’t seem to reach, or a mess that just never seems to get tidied up like
Bringing Joy to Introverts
In my last post, I wrote about some of my journey as an introvert, including my experience as a university professor at the age of 26 with 210 students in my first class. Needless to say, there were many steps and failures that got me there and to where I am now. One ongoing challenge has been living in a society that does not favor introverts. Trying to pretend to
Taking Joy in Others’ Success
Last month, the New York Times published a story about what it calls freudenfreude, a term inspired by the German word meaning something like “joy for joy.” Most of us will be more familiar with its opposite: schadenfreude, meaning taking “joy in sorrow.” Some of what leads us to schadenfreude is envy or jealousy. We enjoy the downfalls of those around us because it makes us feel better in comparison.
Understanding “Gaslighting” – Missoula Therapists
Understanding “Gaslighting” – Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Year for 2022 This week, Merriam-Webster chose “gaslighting” as its word of the year. The purpose of the word of the year selection is to educate the public on a word that has played a particular role in society over the last 365 days. Sometimes the word is new, like “blog” in 2004, a combination of “web” and “log” that had become popular