Northern Shores Counseling

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12/09/2025

https://drmargaretrutherford.com/475-selfwork-nine-ways-to-challenge-low-self-esteem/

What is self-esteem anyway? It’s a recognition of your value – of your worth. Here are nine ways to challenge low self-esteem.

11/26/2025

That inner critic is a (you know what). Let yourself rest a bit this long holiday wkd.

11/26/2025

Timely words for today's International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

For a potentially life-saving book for adults about the early warning signs of abusive relationships, myths about abusive personalities, and how to get help, we highly recommend "Why Does He Do That?: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men" at https://www.amightygirl.com/why-does-he-do-that

For another excellent book, specifically focused on verbal abuse, we recommend "The Verbally Abusive Relationship" at https://bookshop.org/a/8011/9781440504631 (Bookshop) and https://amzn.to/48reFN8 (Amazon)

There is also a parenting book focused on helping children who have witnessed abuse, "When Dad Hurts Mom," at https://bookshop.org/a/8011/9780425200315 (Bookshop) and https://amzn.to/32JTJhi (Amazon)

Thanks to the National Organization for Women (NOW) for sharing this image!

11/26/2025

The way we show up in ordinary moments becomes the story our children tell themselves about love.

11/26/2025

Thinking of all the butt talk that will happen over the holidays and wishing you all lots of deep breaths and preventative personal time outs (that is, if you choose to go to things with people you struggle to enjoy). 🦃😘

11/21/2025

09/18/2025

We can either focus our attention on running from what we fear or channel that energy into running toward what we want. With that in mind, here are key qualities to seek for a healthy relationship.

09/18/2025

Losing a loved one to su***de is difficult and can come with a lot of complicated emotions. There is support available to help survivors of su***de loss like you, your friends, and family cope with…

09/10/2025

09/10/2025

You are not alone!
People you haven't even met yet love you and need you here 💙

09/10/2025