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Where Faith and Counseling Meet |
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"Ask the Counselor" is a series of articles written by the Center's therapists in response to questions from readers, from clients, from workshop participants - people like each of us who sometimes need help dealing with the intricacies of life, love, and relationships.
The articles, which appear as a weekly column in the Herald-Palladium Newspaper and other area newspapers are archived here for easy search-by-subject and access. |
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Past Articles
Growing Up with Alcoholic Parents PDF
FROM QUESTION: I grew up in a home with alcoholic parents who are both deceased.
Helping Children be Successful in School PDF
FROM QUESTION: I recently became the legal guardian of my 5 year-old granddaughter. Due to her mother’s illness, I am the only person who is able to take care of her. My granddaughter is starting Kindergarten after Labor Day. How can I best help her be successful in school?
Saying No to Friends PDF
FROM QUESTION: I have difficulty saying no to friends who ask to borrow money, which they sometimes don’t repay. I’ve gone so far as to use my credit card to help them buy gifts for family and friends. I think I’ve allowed things to get out of control but can’t say no because I feel guilty. Any suggestions on how I can say no without feeling guilty?
Worrying and Anxiety PDF
FROM QUESTION: I worry about many things in my life: my health, relationship, job. I find myself staring at the ceiling at night, struggling to sleep. In the morning, I am groggy and irritable. In addition, I race around, trying to finish chores and projects with little or no success. I feel like my head is in a vise. Help!
marriagePDF
FROM QUESTION: My marriage is in trouble. We’ve been married for 20 years, and I’m just
not happy anymore. I love my husband, but I’m not “in love” with him. It seems we’ve
grown apart over the years, and now that our kids are graduating and leaving home, I’m
afraid that will just get worse. I don’t believe in divorce, but I find myself thinking about it
more and more. Is there anything we can do to find happiness with each other again?
shy-and-embarassedPDF
FROM QUESTION: I get embarrassed easily and it is something I wish I could change about
myself. I’ve always been shy and I feel left out when my friends are having fun and I’m
afraid to join them. I even get embarrassed when people give me compliments. Can you
help me understand and overcome this problem?
problems-with-coworker PDF
FROM QUESTION: Recently I have been having a great deal of problems with a co-worker.
How do I resolve these problems now, without it getting to a point where I feel like
quitting my job?
ADHD PDF
FROM QUESTION: My son’s teacher tells me that he demonstrates many of the
characteristics of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and wants me to have
him tested. I feared sending him to school because he has been a difficult child almost
since birth. What are the characteristics of ADHD and other related conditions?
childhood-bipolar-disorder PDF
FROM QUESTION: CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK: Last week I addressed your question about the
characteristics of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This week I’ll discuss
the similarities and differences between ADHD and Early Onset Bipolar Disorder.
adolescent-husband PDF
FROM QUESTION: Sometimes my husband acts like such a child! When I tell him to
do something, he usually gets angry or just ignores me. If I ask him where he's
going, he usually mumbles something I can't understand and is out the door. If I
ask him where he's been, he has some smart-aleck reply. He tells me he will be
home by six and comes home at 10 without any explanation or apology. We've
been married 12 years, but sometimes I think I'm married to a teen-ager. Do you
have any advice on how I can handle my "teen-age" husband?
self-esteem PDF
FROM QUESTION: I was telling my mother about something I had done. I was feeling good
about what I had accomplished when she interrupted me, “Stop bragging about
yourself. Shame on you for blowing your own horn like this!” This is my question: Was I
right, or was my mother right?
surgery-concerns PDF
FROM QUESTION: My friends sometimes accuse me of writing articles about them. I
accuse them in return of having a guilty conscience. Instead of answering someone
else’s question this time, I’m going to write about one of my own concerns. I think it will
be helpful for me, and I hope it will be helpful for others with the same concern.
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| Free Book Offer |
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 If you would like a book-bound collection of some of the most popular "Ask the Counselor" articles for your reference library, it is available free of charge. Article titles include:
- "Helping a Friend through Depression"
- "Leaving Abuse Requires Courage"
- "Dealing with Anger"
- "Teen Daughter Conflict"
- "Don't Fight Suicide Thoughts Alone"
To order your copy, email us at info@samcounseling.org or call 269-926-6199. |
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