FAMILY & MARRIAGE COUNSELING COLUMBIA, MISSOURI

» “Don’t Waste the Paper”: The Voyage to Discover Hidden Beliefs

For the therapeutic relationship to be truly effective, it's vital for therapists to be aware of their own 'emotional baggage' in order to help clients understand their own, and that's why undertaking personal development work is so important.

Tags: in practice, relationships, self-esteem, therapy

» The Childhood Need for Protection Isn’t Just Part of Childhood

Independence and autonomy are vital, and sometimes the childlike part of us needs to be able rely on others to protect us.

Tags: abuse and trauma, boundaries, dependence, independence, parenting and children, relationships, therapy

» Phobias
Title: Phobias
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 6/4/2008
Last Editorial Review: 8/17/2010

» Me, See a Therapist? Are You Crazy?

The same person who visits a dentist regularly, takes their children to the pediatrician for vaccinations, or hires an accountant to help work through the complexities of tax law might resolutely avoid seeing a therapist until the problem becomes critical.

Tags: positive psychology, relationships, therapy