Ascension Counseling & Psychological Services

06/03/2025

We all lose it sometimes.Therapy can help! I love DBT’s “opposite action.” Reach out if you want to talk more about how to avoid practicing your throwing skills! 👻

05/23/2025

Small changes often is all it takes. Call or message to talk more!

05/19/2025

04/16/2025

A humorous reminder for those of us who are Type A (or Enneagram 1’s)…loosen up and have some fun sometimes! 👻 Therapy can be a great way to explore your personality and understand why we do what we do…Reach out for a free consultation. I would love to connect!

03/25/2025

Life is full of tough choices. Therapy can help! Please reach out if you would like to talk more about the process of getting involved in therapy.

03/11/2025

As a result of his studies involving thousands of couples over several decades, Dr. John Gottman can predict whether a couple will stay together or divorce with 94% accuracy.

Here are three key things to have in your relationship according to Dr. Gottman’s research:

Key 1: An expression of fondness towards each other

Happy couples share fondness and admiration for each other regularly.

Look for ways of letting your partner know that they are important and valued, focus on what you cherish in each other and share those thoughts regularly, and show affection on a regular basis.

Key 2: A spirit of “we-ness”

Your mindset matters. Happy couples use “we” and “us” in language, thoughts, and how they tell the story of their relationship. They also approach conflict conversations in a way that does not focus on who is “right” or “wrong.”

Choose to focus on the beliefs, values, goals, and dreams you share in common. When you tell your story, it should be about what’s important to both of you.

Key 3: More positive interactions than negative

The difference between happy and unhappy couples is the balance between positive and negative interactions, known as the 5 to 1 ratio. This “magic ratio” states that for every negative interaction during conflict, a stable and happy relationship has five (or more) positive interactions.

Try to use repair attempts during arguments to de-escalate and remind yourselves that you’re on the same team. Increase your positive interactions outside of conflict every day—this can be as simple as kissing your partner hello or thanking them for making dinner.

03/03/2025

Great tool for mindfulness…first step towards emotional intelligence! Try it today!

03/03/2025

Did you know that when you ask a toddler how a crying baby is feeling, you are teaching them emotional intelligence. Did you know that emotionally intelligent people make great leaders and have amazing social skills? How do we get this amazing skill? Practice mindfulness of your emotions. Ask yourself how you are feeling. Check in with your own emotions and see if you can figure them out. Great challenge for today!!!

02/14/2025

Let’s remember to “prioritize health over happiness.” if you would like to talk more how to do this, please reach out! Licensed in North Carolina and Indiana. Life is all about team work!

01/26/2025

Sometimes, we all need a little therapy! 👻 If you are in North Carolina or Indiana, feel free to reach out for consultation! Team work in parenting!