by Reflections Counseling Center | Mar 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
Can you imagine a demanding husband, a tight budget, and four needy children day in and day out as a stay-at-home mother a thousand miles from any of your relatives, friends, or alma maters? That was my mom’s life. When she moved from Boston to Detroit as a...
by Reflections Counseling Center | Feb 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
I lost my daughter at the starting line of the race. Actually, let’s not romanticize it. She ditched me for a friend. Middle school years anyone? As such, with no planned playlist to cheer me on, I found something else I could focus on. Other people’s kids!...
by Reflections Counseling Center | Feb 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
In a marriage, open communication about money is vital. Not sharing the truth about your money situations, except in extreme cases of abuse, can only hurt your relationship in the long run. For more details, check out our recent contributions to the national...
by Reflections Counseling Center | Jan 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
She looked at me helplessly. I wanted to help. I sincerely did. But she was presenting with a really tough issue. This, as any therapist or coach knows, is a dilemma. This client was specifically determined to find peace in the whirl of life. Hmmmm....
by Reflections Counseling Center | Jan 20, 2017 | Uncategorized
Remember the good old days when you had no problem coming up with conversations to have together? The days when it was easy to lay worries and fears aside to enjoy a weekend stroll, as you dreamed and planned for the future? If that time seems forever lost to you,...
by Reflections Counseling Center | Jan 11, 2017 | Uncategorized
With a small sigh, he turned away. But not before I could see a tear fall onto his cheek. I so get it. Men have to be tough and crying in front of anyone really stinks. And male or female, this time of year can be excruciatingly hard for many. While some are off...