Counseling On Demand

Abuse can be a sensitive subject. But we are talking about how go from being and abuse survivor to an abuse thriver. We are even moving towards conquering abuse. Fred tells some stories. Find Fred on Instagram @rileycounseling.

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It is wrong to compare yourself, your life or your problems to others. Your experience is your own. Fred tells the story of a woman who's husband has a condition where his mental state regresses in age. It is common for people to think that this woman is a saint, but Fred uses this to tell you how she really gets through each day.

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The best gift you can give yourself for Christmas has to come from asking yourself a question. Fred gives a simple exercise to help you give yourself the best gift. Christmas can be hard because of the gifts we are supposed to give. Be in finances, family or mental health.

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We are talking about human hibernation, season effective disorder and how this time of year can impact you. Fred calls it feeling frumpy. Everything you've heard about sun light, fish oil and vitamin D may not be all the way correct. Fred gives tools to help tackle the winter blues.

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We are talking about relationships and the different levels of commitment. Most people crave a certain level of commitment. One of Fred's patients, a couple, spurred this conversation. With commitment comes risk, that is why these conversations can be challenging. Feeling nervous or scared is normal. Fred give you an activity to help. Find us on Instagram @rileycounseling.

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Family traditions come up a lot during the holidays, especially Thanksgiving and Christmas. We are talking about how to get through the holidays while also maintaining a healthy relationship because it can prove to be tough between in-laws, friends and deciding where to spend your time. Just remember, it's not about love.

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A lot of people come to Fred thinking their spouse is a narcissist. You  need to be careful about diagnosing others with narcissistic traits. It is not as black and white as it may seem. We are digging deep in narcissism today because it is a big topic that requires a lot of explaining.

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Suicide is something that is being talked about more and in society. Suicide numbers around the world on climbing and Fred is concerned. Suicide numbers are now impacting life-span numbers. It seems like with medical advancements life span should be growing. But mental health care hasn't caught up.

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Today we are introducing you to a new way to reduce anxiety. The introduction will be brief, but important. It is called Rational Emotive Therapy. When should you use it? When you are in a rational place. Think calm. Why? It helps reinforce your own problem solving ability, not that of a friend, family member or stranger. The best part? The solutions are yours, so you know it is one you can accomplish and stay consistent with. Fred teaches you the ABCs of Rational Emotive Therapy, to make it doable for anyone.

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Trust. And old value that still causes issues for some people. In this episode we are talking about some thoughts when it comes to trust. Trust is needed in every relationship, whether it is business or personal. Most people think trust is all or nothing, but that can be discouraging. Here are some tips on improving your ability to trust and in turn create healthy relationships. Find us on Instagram @rileycounseling.

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