WHY? Posted on September 12, 2018 Why do you do what you do? What is important about it to you? What excites you about it? These are questions I ask individuals when attempting to identify their deeper motivation or what is meaningful about a certain pursuit or activity. It is my experience that most people don’t have clarity on what it… Read More
Is It Too Late? Posted on September 4, 2018 A heart-breaking question I have been asked many times by clients has been, “Is it too late for me to heal or change?” My resounding answer is definitely YES! I have found there are two types of clients in particular that ask me this question: those who are just beginning to work on themselves; and… Read More
GATEWAY COUNSELING CENTER – ADDICTIONS SERIES PART 6 Posted on Continuing the addictions series John Hawkins Jr. explains the second domain in his four-phase treatment for addiction. 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.… Read More
Overcomer: Guilt and Mental Illness Posted on August 31, 2018 In January 2015, the HuffPost ran an article by Carolyn Gregoire, “Feelings Of Guilt During Childhood Linked To Mental Illness.” To quote: Excess guilt is a known symptom of adult depression, but a new study finds that such feelings in childhood can predict future mental illness, including depression, anxiety, obsessive- compulsive disorder and bipolar disorder.… Read More
