Life By Design Counseling

09/16/2025

Every year, we lose nearly three-quarters of a million lives worldwide to su***de. It’s time to raise awareness and promote hope. Discover how we can make a difference together in our latest blog! https://wix.to/4tOTBBT ***deAwareness

Every year, the global community loses nearly three-quarters of a million lives to su***de. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 727,000 people die by su***de each year. Behind each number is a person, a family, and a story cut short.In the United States, the crisis is equa...

09/05/2025

Talking about su***de doesn’t cause harm—silence does. Break the silence. 💬

Call or text 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline to speak with a trained counselor anytime, 24/7. Learn more at nami.org/su***deprevention

***dePreventionMonth

09/05/2025

This ***dePreventionMonth, we want to remind you that connection is truly our greatest strength in the fight against su***de.

At AFSP, we foster a caring community of people who walk together, learn together, understand and encourage each other, and cheer each other on through their healing. Family, friends, neighbors, students and coworkers who’ve got each other’s backs, looking out for each other.

When people come together, hope can win.

Learn more, and connect with your local AFSP chapter: afsp.org

09/05/2025

08/16/2025

As the back-to-school season approaches, many parents face challenges. Check out our latest blog post on how to support struggling students with heart, hope, and practical help. Together, we can make a difference! https://wix.to/dyukKmm

As summer winds down, many parents find themselves torn—lamenting the lazy days of sunshine while secretly craving the structure that comes with back-to-school routines. But while some children eagerly await new clothes, familiar friends, and academic challenges, others face the school year with d...

08/16/2025

Explore the less well-known version of narcissism called communal narcissism and its presentation in religious spaces. Our July blog post sheds light on how church hurt can sometimes be the result of communal narcissism. Discover more: https://wix.to/dHf2S3X

In this series, we’ve been exploring narcissism and its impact on relationships—not in terms of clinical diagnosis, but as a pattern of traits that can be deeply harmful. While we won’t focus on solutions here, our aim is to increase awareness, offer language for these experiences, and validat...

07/17/2025

Latest blog post is up. Part two in the series on narcissism...

Narcissism Series, Part Two: Narcissism in Intimate RelationshipsWhat are we talking about?In this new series, we will be raising awareness for narcissism and the experience of being in relationship with those who exhibit narcissistic traits. This is not a discussion of those who meet diagnostic cri...

07/08/2025

Today, ask yourself, "What is going WELL in my life?". That's it. Just inventory that. It's not denial of any dumpster fires or hardships. It's just sharing air time in your mind with the positive.

07/07/2025

It’s National Kissing Day. So let’s talk about the six second kiss. 💋

Not rushed. Not distracted. Just six seconds of presence. Dr. Gottman calls it a daily ritual for a reason. It builds connection, lowers stress, and reminds you that you’re in this together.

So, have you had your six second kiss today?

07/04/2025

I see this all the time…

07/03/2025

07/03/2025

When perfectionism is driving, shame is always riding shotgun...and fear is the annoying back seat driver. Brene Brown