by Snowman Therapist | Oct 1, 2013 | Behaviors, Feelings, Thoughts
Imagine that you are in an arcade. Or maybe you are just watching a child, or even a grandchild, playing the latest version of Mario Brothers or Grand Theft Auto. They have either invested another quarter, or perhaps several dollars, to access this game. They are very...
by Snowman Therapist | Sep 25, 2013 | Behaviors, Feelings, Thoughts
People may take a job for more money, but they often leave it for more recognition.Bob Nelson – Last week, we looked at the first of Dr. Glasser’s four “positive addictions.” In our discussion of “Giving and Receiving Love” we examined the near universal...
by Snowman Therapist | Sep 24, 2013 | Behaviors
“Every sunrise is an invitation for us to arise and brighten someone’s day.” ? Richelle E. Goodrich What is your low grade? The Psychiatrist and counseling theorist, Dr. William Glasser, tells us that all happy and successful individuals have certain behavioral...
by Snowman Therapist | Sep 2, 2013 | Behaviors
“The ultimate aim of Karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in the perfection of the character of its participants.” ~ Gichin Funakoshi As any grandparent can attest, watching our second generation offspring grow, learn, and accomplish...
by Snowman Therapist | Sep 2, 2013 | Behaviors
“Everything needs a mirror to see what to change and what to love in itself, even a rock or a duck, everything!” -Mehmet Murat Ildan One of the common metaphors I use for describing my efforts as a counselor is that of being a “professional mirror holder.” We...
by Snowman Therapist | Sep 2, 2013 | Behaviors, Feelings, Thoughts
In considering the topic of today’s newsletter, the 7th step of AA, I was reminded of an old joke/story that seemed relevant and to the point. It involves a person who died by drowning and begins as she arrives at the Gates of Heaven. It goes like this: God: ...
