Ms. Jackson This past weekend I attended the Oprah Winfrey event in Atlanta at the State Farm Arena (formerly known as Phillips Arena…and before that as the Omni). I have had a number or significant experiences at that location. In 1989, I attended the Janet Jackson Rhythm Nation concert with my older sister. It was … Read more
Pac Rim I am a movie buff (of sorts). One of my favorites ways to unwind is to watch movies. Specifically, movies I have seen before. One of my recent favorites is a movie called “Pacific Rim.” I own it on Amazon video. In the film “Pac Rim,” the heroes are fighting giant Godzilla type … Read more
What Do We Need in Order to Grow? Abraham Maslow was a psychologist who was well known for positing the “hierarchy of needs.” He stated that as our basic needs are met, we are able to go on to meet other needs. The baseline need being physiological; then safety, love and belonging, esteem and self-actualization. … Read more
I don’t know what else to call it. So I am calling it “The Fear of Being a Therapist.” I’m finding that a number of beginning counselors and those who have been practicing for years hold a variety of fears that are crippling and overwhelming. These are the fears I hear about from beginning counselors … Read more
