by snowmantherapy | Feb 13, 2025 | Thoughts
One of my earlier recollections about school involved my brother, Ray. He was six years older than I and attended a parochial high school for boys. It was generally acknowledged that he was the “brains” of our family and, predictably, always received...
by snowmantherapy | Jun 27, 2024 | Thoughts
Those of you who are familiar with this author’s concept of “the Snowman” will understand this month’s message. The Snowman reminds us that everything in our life, our actions and feelings, flow from certain ideas or beliefs that we hold. But what happens...
by snowmantherapy | Oct 31, 2023 | Thoughts
“Trauma creates change you don’t choose. Healing is about creating change you do choose.” –Michelle Rosenthal For a long time, I have been working with a young, retired US Army enlisted man. My client served in Iraq, and his experiences overseas continue...
by snowmantherapy | Jun 27, 2023 | Thoughts
Over my years as a counselor, much of my professional life has been spent in dealing with those suffering from some form of negative addiction. These present in various ways: alcohol, gambling, or other drugs. We can harm ourselves with food, compulsive shopping,...
by snowmantherapy | Nov 22, 2022 | Thoughts
To be human is to have a collection of memories that tells you who you are and how you got there. Baldwin A few days ago, I had the chance to spend some time with our son. He has a demanding career and a family of his own, so our opportunities for relaxed,...
by snowmantherapy | Sep 6, 2022 | Thoughts
We don’t see things as they are; we see things as we are. ]. Diaz Thankfully, most of us are blessed with good vision. Reading glasses aside, we awaken each morning with a clear picture of our surroundings. Our eyes allow us to read, drive, and avoid...
