In this episode Monique Owe, LCSW discusses a reflection of the last 25 years. The tendency is to  only focus on the negative things but if you really look you've come far. Even if you're not at your desired place in life. You are not where you were years ago.

In this episode Monique Owe, LCSW discusses putting a stop to coming to the rescue monetarily. Yes, sometimes people need the help but other times people know that you will come to the rescue.

6:10 - The Situation Segment - A business owner has to let one of their employees go and they are feeling bad about it.

Monique Owe, LCSW discusses being ok with what is for the holiday season. It's ok if things don't go exactly how you may have planned. It's also ok if you don't have the capacity to do anything. Be understanding to your needs.

7:17 - The Situation Segment - A lady is desiring to get back out into the world of dating after divorce.

Monique Owe, LCSW and Dr Amber Mohn PhD, discuss mothers that are not the ones people usually expect. Mothers are generally associated with being nurturing and caring. Then there are  mothers that are not the loving and caring type. Some mothers promote toxic behavior or create toxic environments. They can make it a challenge to be around them. 

8:50 - The Situation - A couple experiences a concern with physical intimacy after the male partner experiences a side effect after a surgery.

Monique Owe, LCSW and Dr Amber Mohn PhD discuss the pull a person feels to get even once they are hurt or feel slighted. Will it bring the person satisfaction/peace if they do get "even"?

10:04 - The Situation - A woman is offered a position that pays a higher salary. The company is ran by her ex. Her current partner does not feel comfortable with this and does not want her to take the job.

Monique Owe, LCSW and Dr Amber Mohn, PhD discuss the negative things that people are taught or things that are passed down through generations. Things that keep a person bound and under the belief that things will "always" be a certain way. 

6:26 - The Situation - A mother has a disagreement with a neighbor that has now caused their children to stop being friends. Is the mother wrong? Is the neighbor wrong? Can the children still be friends?

Monique Owe, LCSW and Dr Amber Mohn, PhD discuss waiting for an apology from someone being something that can take a long time. The waiting can potentially hinder you and keep you stuck. It is beneficial to find ways to move on without waiting on someone to apologize. Moving on does not mean you are excusing what they have done but it allows a person to be free of the burden caused by the hurt and/or betrayal.

5:54 - The Situation - What does a person do when a past relationship that ended due to a tragedy (no fault of theirs) resurfaces? They are currently in a new relationship or may even be married?

Monique Owe, LCSW and Dr Amber Mohn, PhD discuss things a couple should be aware and things they should do before they commit to marriage. Marriage is a beautiful thing. Finding a person you want to spend the rest of your life with is something special. People however, should do a few things before that kind of commitment. 

11:36 - The Situation - A person is struggling with rehashing things from their past. They want to move on and not feel the need to retaliate against people. 

Monique Owe, LCSW and Dr Amber Mohn, PhD discuss the feeling of being able to do things on your own. Independence can be freeing and beautiful.

8:01 - The Situation - A person wants to know if they are possibly experiencing Anxiety. They randomly have moments of uneasiness that come over them.

Monique Owe, LCSW and Dr Amber Mohn PhD discuss taking on the Healing process at the right pace. Not rushing through it but at the same time not lingering in the pain. 

7:07 - The Situation - Is someone owing you money reason enough to cut someone off?