Affirming Words Counseling

09/08/2025

I’ve counseled countless women who want their partner to be more emotionally present and connected. I've counseled countless men who want to be better partners but don’t know how to start. This journal gives them a clear, daily path.

The Emotionally Present Male - A Practical Guide to Showing Up Fully

This 12-week guided journal is part workbook, part training ground for emotional growth. Each week includes clear lessons, reflection questions, and daily practices designed to help men:

Expand their emotional vocabulary
Break out of avoidance patterns
Build confidence in expressing needs and feelings
Strengthen their presence in relationships
Develop empathy, connection, and trust

https://www.affirmingwords.org/journals

08/09/2025

Youth sports do more than build athletic skills—they shape confidence, leadership, and resilience that last a lifetime.

In my latest blog, I dive into how sports influence self-image and mental strength—and why mental training is the missing piece for so many young athletes.

Read it here:

When most people think of youth sports, they focus on the obvious metrics—wins, losses, points scored, and personal records. But decades of sports psychology research show that the real value of athletic participation extends far beyond the scoreboard.For young athletes, sports are a living labora...

08/09/2025

Now Enrolling: The Athlete’s Mindset

Mental strength matters just as much as physical skill.
That’s why I created The Athlete’s Mindset—an 8-session private coaching program that helps athletes:

*Perform under pressure
*Build confidence & positive self-talk
*Improve focus & block out distractions
*Bounce back stronger from setbacks

Harness real, science-based sports psychology coaching to help young athletes develop the mindset of a champion—on and off the field.

Whether your athlete is aiming for a college scholarship, prepping for their best season yet, or just trying to get out of their own head, this program gives them the mental edge they’ve been missing.

Spots are limited.
https://www.affirmingwords.org/athletesmindset

08/02/2025

What if the food you're eating is quietly shaping your mood, energy, and ability to cope?

I just started a 31-day challenge to eat only whole, unprocessed foods to reconnect with how food impacts my mind, emotions, and daily life.

Read the full blog here 👉

For the month of August, I’m committing to eating only whole, unprocessed foods—not as a diet, but as a deliberate act of mental and emotional care.I’m calling it The Nourished Mind Challenge, and I’ll be documenting the journey on my platforms, exploring how it affects my mood, focus, energ...

07/24/2025

Music can be a lifeline—something Ozzy Osbourne understood deeply.

In this week’s post, I explore the healing power of music, what we can learn from Ozzy’s journey through pain and expression, and how I use music in the therapy room.

"Maybe it's not too late to learn how to love, and forget how to hate."
— Ozzy Osbourne

https://www.affirmingwords.org/post/the-healing-power-of-music-what-ozzy-osbourne-taught-me-about-pain-recovery-and-expression

07/13/2025

New Blog Post: Rest Is Where We Remember Who We Are
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Rest isn’t what happens after the work is done—
It’s part of the work.
It restores, integrates, and prepares us to show up fully.⁠
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Read the full post on why rest is essential for both healing and productivity.

We tend to think of rest as something we earn—a luxury reserved for after the work is done, the kids are asleep, or the inbox is empty. But what if we’ve got it backwards?Rest isn’t what happens when you're done being productive. Rest is productive.In fact, it's one of the most critical elemen...

06/18/2025

Day 40: Future Appreciation Forecast

The best relationships don’t just look back with gratitude — they look forward with hope.

What do you see in each other’s future that you already appreciate? Speaking it now is a powerful way to stay connected to who you're becoming.

When this is missing in a relationship, it may look like this:
– Feeling stuck in the past
– Lacking vision or emotional momentum
– Forgetting to cheer for your partner’s growth

Day 40 of The Couples Reset closes with celebration, vision, and forward-facing gratitude.

06/17/2025

Day 39: Relational Resilience Story

Every couple has been through something hard — and every story of overcoming is a resource for future strength.

Resilience is built by looking back and saying: “We got through that. Together.”

When this is missing in a relationship, it may look like this:
– Only remembering the low points
– Doubting your ability to recover from future conflict
– Underestimating the strength you’ve already shown

Day 39 of The Couples Reset helps couples reframe their story — not just what went wrong, but what you survived and grew through.

06/16/2025

New Courses Just Dropped!

If your relationship feels stuck, strained, or overwhelmed — you don’t have to navigate it alone.

We’re launching two new therapist-designed programs to help couples through some of the hardest parts of modern relationships:

💔 Strategic Separation
For couples who are considering a thoughtful, structured break — not a blow-up or a ghosting. This course helps you pause with purpose, define boundaries, and decide what comes next, together.

💸 Money & Marriage
Money is one of the top relationship stressors — but most couples were never taught how to talk about it. This course guides you through financial tension points, budgeting tools, and aligned goal-setting without the blame or shutdowns.

These aren’t just courses — they’re roadmaps.
Structured, self-paced, and ready when you are.

👇 Tag someone who might need this.
📥 DM us to find out which course is right for you.
🔗 Start today: https://www.affirmingwords.org/courses

06/15/2025

Day 38: Forgiveness Letter Practice

Forgiveness isn’t forgetting — it’s letting go of the weight that’s been between you.

Writing a forgiveness letter helps release resentment and make space for healing.

When this is missing in a relationship, it may look like this:
– Lingering emotional tension after conflict
– Holding on to old wounds
– Rebuilding without clearing the rubble

Day 38 of The Couples Reset offers a guided way to speak your truth, extend
compassion, and invite release.

06/14/2025

Day 37: Appreciation Jar

Big gestures are great — but it’s the small, everyday affirmations that build emotional wealth.

An appreciation jar becomes a living reminder of what’s working in your relationship.

When this is missing in a relationship, it may look like this:
– Focus on problems over progress
– Loss of joy and emotional warmth
– Forgetting to celebrate small wins

Day 37 of The Couples Reset introduces a simple tool to store and share daily gratitude.

06/14/2025

Day 36: Gratitude Letters

When you take time to write what you appreciate, you’re not just saying thank you — you’re strengthening your foundation.

Gratitude letters remind couples of the goodness that still lives between them.

When this is missing in a relationship, it may look like this:
– Taking each other for granted
– Love going unspoken
– Forgetting why you chose each other in the first place

Day 36 of The Couples Reset invites couples to write from the heart — and reconnect through appreciation.