Counseling With Kari

08/11/2023

When you're having a tough moment, do you tell yourself to “shake it off” and pretend you're “fine?” This approach will often backfire, because you are a real person with real emotions. This video will show you how to change your self-talk around big emotions and tough moments. Avoiding your emotions is never the answer!

07/20/2023

You may not recognize that you’re self-sabotaging until it's too late. A new relationship, job, or even level of happiness can trigger the desire to self-sabotage.

This video will show you the WHY and HOW so that you always recognize self-sabotage and stop it before it keeps you from your dreams or convinces you to return to the status quo.

07/07/2023

You can't "positive think" your way out of anxiety. Did you know it's actually a physical issue? The only way to calm your mind down is to calm your body down first.

05/09/2023

If you constantly worry and your brain “just won’t turn off” it can ruin even the great moments in your life. In this video, you’ll learn a simple phrase to help change your perspective on worry. A phrase that will help your brain learn to “turn off.” Rather than focusing on a scary future, you’ll train your brain to enjoy the present.

02/13/2023

The opposite of love is not hate, it's fear. Do you have the skills to interact with your partner from a place of love even when feeling triggered or afraid?

02/06/2023

I work with many people in complicated relationships with parents, spouses, and children. The first instinct is often to beat themselves up for how things turned out. What if your feeling about the situation is not actually guilt, but grief about what's outside your control?

01/23/2023

I say some version of this at least once a day, and it's equally true for each person. Maybe you needed to hear this today too.

12/28/2022

The best gift you can give yourself and your family in 2023 is a happier version of you! I'd love to help you get to where you want to go. Call or message me to get started!

12/20/2022

In relationships, it can be easy to think that your partner should read your mind. They can't! Here is a simple tip for communicating what you really want.

12/15/2022

My brother’s death was a long time ago, but all the questions and grief are brand new for the family of Stephen “tWitch” Boss. We don’t always realize how common su***de is or how hopeless people can feel. In this article, I share some “red flags” that someone may be considering su***de and what you can do to help.

Look for changes that make it more likely for someone to hurt themselves. Not sleeping, travel, and the time of year all make it more likely for someone to turn “thinking about it” into “doing it.”

10/17/2022

Have you noticed the word "narcissist" being used more and more?

10/10/2022

On , I'm answering one of the most common questions counselors receive, "Are counselors paid to care?"

Would you like to have someone on your team who cares about you and can help you get to where you want to go? Message me or learn more at CounselingWithKari.com. Sessions are available in person in Fairhope and via phone/video chat.