You've probably heard the question "WWJD". But you may not have heard the answer "HWLF". What does it stand for and how can we apply it? Let's discuss. 

Originally shared September 10, 2020 on Instagram @tjcounseling.

Just like diversifying bloodlines and investments creates stability and safety, diversifying your identity is one key to emotional safety and stability.

Originally shared September 3, 2020 on Instagram @tjcounseling

Dealing with our emotions can be tricky. And unfortunately it's something they don't teach in schools (but don't get me started on that). So here is a quick and easy lesson to managing emotions more effectively.

Originally shared August 27, 2020 on Instagram @tjcounseling

In this episode, I walk you through a quick session of one of my favorite mindfulness exercises - the body scan. 

Originally shared August 20, 2020 on Instagram @tjcounseling

Bipolar disorder is another one that gets misused a lot as an insult or to describe things like the weather. But not many people know what bipolar disorder actually means. 

Originally shared August 6, 2020 on Instagram @tjcounseling

You've probably heard it in cliche breakup scenes: "it's not you, it's me." Well, that's actually true for most of life. 

Originally shared July 30, 2020 on Instagram @tjcounseling.

Apologies are a vital part of relationships, but sometimes they go horribly wrong. Here are tips for how to both give and receive apologies the right way. 

Originally shared July 23, 2020 on Instagram @tjcounseling.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is one of the most commonly misunderstood diagnoses. For example, OCD has nothing to do with liking things clean. Let's learn what it actually is about.

Originally shared July 16, 2020 on Instagram @tjcounsling

When we internalize the things that happen around us, and that people say or think about us, we create an undue strain on our mental health. 

Originally shared July 9, 2020 on Instagram, @tjcounseling.

There are three key components that make up every relationship we have. I'll give you a hint: they probably aren't what you are thinking.

Originally shared July 2, 2020 on Instagram, @tjcounseling.