STOP POURING GAS ON YOURSELF! Posted on November 7, 2018 One of the first things I typically have to help someone disrupt when they are struggling with difficult times is self-attack. I don’t know what it is about human nature, but people always beat themselves up when they are stuck in negative patterns or blocked from their goals. This behavior always results in an increase… Read More
What is Psychotherapy? Posted on November 1, 2018 In this video, John Hawkins Jr. discusses what Psychotherapy actually is. Gateway Counseling Center’s John Hawkins Jr. M.S., L.M.H.C., C.A.P. responds to questions about mental and emotional health. John Hawkins helps individuals suffering from a variety of addictions by providing effective health counseling methods and treatment options. Don’t forget to like our Facebook page for… Read More
MAYBE THEY WON’T NOTICE Posted on I have worked with countless adults over the years who were children of divorce. One of the things that has astounded me is how few of them were ever asked during the divorce and the time afterward if they were okay or what they needed to help them feel safe and secure. Moreover, no one… Read More
Control – The Grand Illusion Posted on October 30, 2018 We want control, that is the human condition. Different personalities can express their desire for independence in various ways. Some will be overt and very aggressive in their words and actions. Others will act more compliant but be passive aggressive. The people pleaser will take years to build up enough resentment to rebel. However, the… Read More
