There can be no denying the power of words. They are perhaps the most powerful instrument for good or ill on Earth. Words can create or destroy
Changing the Dance of Grieving the Childhood that never was
I can never completely escape grieving the childhood that never was, but I can make today a pleasant and happy time. I can move confidently into the future.
Rest, the Magical Cure
By Shirley Davis I have spent the better part of the last week doing pretty much nothing, taking time to rest. Most importantly, I have thoroughly loved it! As many of you may or may not know, I am very busy between this blog, other writing projects, college, and weekly Continue Reading
Is the Grass Greener on the Other Side of the Fence?
By Shirley Davis Humans search for happiness in the oddest ways. We look to other people, we try to change locations, we seek out fame and fortune, yet all these things are as useful as blowing soap bubbles. Happiness is somewhere else? While cruising the web last evening, I fell Continue Reading
Police Officers & Those in a Mental Health Crisis
By Shirley Davis Introduction There is considerable media coverage in the United States of what has been termed police brutality towards those who live with mental health conditions. I have watched this with growing concern. In my opinion much of what occurs directly correlates to the training officers receive. And there is a vast Continue Reading
Embracing Change
By Shirley Davis Change is a part of life that none of us can escape. From the day we are born until the day we die, we will all face changes in our lives. Some of these transformations will be ones we will easily embrace, others not so much. To Continue Reading
Clients’ Unrealistic Expectations of Therapists
By Shirley Davis There are many aspects to undergoing psychotherapy that most people do not understand. There are also many misconceptions as to what to expect from this unusual and very special relationship. In this unfamiliar association between two strangers, a special bond is formed. As a therapist attempts to Continue Reading
When Your Locus is Out of Control
By Shirley Davis Locus of control is a state of mind where we place our belief in how the outcomes of our lives internally or externally. Looking for someone else to make us happy is external locus of control, and a recipe for disaster. Looking inward for control over our Continue Reading
Life isn’t easy, life isn’t fair
By Shirley Davis There are two basic facts about life that many people either were never taught, or that they try to say do not apply to themselves. We all need to understand that life isn’t easy and life isn’t fair. These two concepts are true for everyone, no matter Continue Reading