Courage Counseling, PLLC

01/21/2025

My incredibly talented friend is putting on this workshop next month! Please do your relationship a favor and GO!!

04/10/2022

Everyone grieves differently. I do like this visual for those who maybe confused by it over time.

Only people who are capable of loving strongly can also suffer great sorrow, but this same necessity of loving serves to counteract their grief and heals them.
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01/26/2022

Book suggestion of the month.
Struggling to find the right mindset during this time of year? This is a good read to remind you of how gratitude work can influence your body, mind and relationships. Great suggestion for those who are challenging unhealthy automatic thoughts and self disparaging attitudes.

12/27/2021

How do you practice assertive communication in your relationship?

Being assertive (instead of being aggressive or submissive) starts with self-awareness and direct communication. By expressing your needs clearly and avoiding criticism, you can start problem-solving while showing respect for yourself and your loved one.

It might take some time and effort to get in the habit, but this can lead to an incredibly satisfying pay-off: less stress and more fun; the growth of trust and romance; a more satisfying and fulfilling relationship.

We want to thank you for being part of The Gottman Institute community. Use code THANKYOU for up to 20% off sitewide, now until December 31st: https://bit.ly/3H2O1Lc

12/23/2021

Guess what good looking co-facilitator I found for next month’s workshop? 😉 you guessed it, my right hand man, Carden Moore. We look forward to embarrassing ourselves and learning right along side of you. We still have 5 spots left if you haven’t got in. Don’t miss out!

12/20/2021

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas from the blue couch view!

09/30/2021

Calling all science nerds! Have panic or anxiety and want to understand why? This is one of my favorite books to get the neurological breakdown behind why anxiety can own us.

09/15/2021

Daily view of Mount Helena from the blue couch.

09/09/2021

Don’t miss out on this! Only 7 spots left. Get ready for lots of good info, exercises, resources and fun. https://couragecounseling.regfox.com/seven-principles-of-making-marriage-work-workshop

08/05/2021

I am pleased to share that I am now a certified Gottman Leader training couples with Gottman's Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. Look out for weekend workshops coming this fall!!

07/14/2021

Healing can feel impossible when there has been no resolution with those who have hurt us. We want them to admit they were wrong. To make things right. To at least apologize.

But I’m learning that our ability to heal cannot depend on anyone’s choices but our own.

I have to place my healing in the Lord’s hands. I need to focus on what I can do to step toward Him in obedience. And forgiveness is what He’s asking of me.

I must separate my healing from others’ repentance or lack thereof. My ability to heal cannot be conditional on them wanting my forgiveness but only on my willingness to give it.

And I have to separate my healing from any of this being fair. My ability to heal cannot be conditional on the other person receiving adequate consequences for their disobedience but only on my obedience to trust God’s justice whether I ever see it or not.

My healing is my choice.

Oh, friend, what if we stopped waiting for things to feel right and fair and placed our healing in the hands of Jesus instead?

I know how incredibly hard all of this is. But we can heal. We can forgive. We can trust God. And none of those beautiful realities are held hostage by another person.

Healing will take time. But we must move forward toward it if we ever hope to get there. And forgiveness is a good step in the right direction. Not just good, but necessary.

06/14/2021

Hello there! Wanted to let followers know that currently I am unable to take on new clients. If there is interest, I do have a waiting list. Thank you all for your patience!