Life in the Information Age!

Engage in a deep conversation with anyone in the western world for more than five minutes and you will find that they are feeling overwhelmed, isolated and frustrated. This is an unfortunately by-product of life in the information age. Let’s take a closer look at these negative issues and develop an action plan to help [...]

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Problem? Use a solving circle!

Image by AlpenaMi via Flickr A recent family therapy journal article I was reading suggested using a “solving circle” to help families get unstuck. I won’t go into all the specifics of this as this blog is about creativity (although many families could use a shot of creative energy). The premise of the solving circle [...]

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Fear of Lack

Image by Getty Images via Daylife I just ordered a large coffee but I don’t know why as I cant drink the whole thing. it is too hot and by the time it cools I wont want it. I like my coffee hot! It isn’t greed that makes me do this, it is fear of [...]

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The Forever Therapy Program

Image via Wikipedia I just saw a post on the “forever stamp” going up in price by .02. I wonder what would happen if therapists offered a standard, forever price for therapy (perhaps slightly reduced from normal). “Any time you need to talk to someone, it is always x price. I am here for you [...]

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Purple Cow in the Waiting Room?

If you have had any experiencing in the addiction field you have probably heard of the expression: “The elephant in the living room.” This is used to refer to huge secrets in addictive families and challenge codependent behaviors. But I would guess that you have never heard the one about the “Purple Cow in the [...]

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