The Difference Between the Conscious and Unconscious Mind: Understanding the Divide Posted on May 12, 2026, updated on May 12, 2026 by Gateway Counseling Why can’t I get myself to do what I say I want to do? Why can’t I get myself to stop doing what I say I want to stop doing? To answer these questions we need to delve into the fascinating realms of psychology and human behavior. One concept that often emerges is the distinction… Read More
Why You’re Drawn to Familiar Relationship Patterns Posted on May 5, 2026, updated on May 5, 2026 by Gateway Counseling Have you ever noticed yourself drawn to partners who mirror the emotional patterns of your caregivers? Maybe you find yourself in relationships where love feels conditional, or conflict erupts in ways that echo arguments from your family dinner table decades ago. These repetitions are not random bad luck. According to object relations therapy, they are… Read More
Help – I’m Stuck Posted on April 30, 2026, updated on May 5, 2026 by Gateway Counseling Does counseling work? It works for some people but not for everyone. Why doesn’t it work for everyone? Because I have to enter counseling with the mindset, “I’m not perfect and will need to make some changes in my life.” Even with this mindset I can find myself feeling stuck at times. “I’m not making… Read More
Please and Thank You Posted on January 22, 2026, updated on January 22, 2026 by Gateway Counseling When I was a little kid, one thing I remember my mother kept telling me was to not forget to say please and thank you to people. When you asked someone for something it was to always be prefaced with the word please. You would never just say, “Give me that.” When someone gave you… Read More
