IS IT REALLY THAT IMPORTANT? Posted on September 20, 2020, updated on March 4, 2024 by Gateway Counseling A frequent issue that comes up almost daily in my work with individuals, couples, and families is our use, or in many cases over use, of technology, such as smartphones and the Internet. It seems everyone wants undivided attention, but few are willing to give it. An example of this is one I hear in… Read More
EVIDENCE OF YOUR PROGRESS IS “RISING BOTTOMS” Posted on August 10, 2020, updated on March 4, 2024 by Gateway Counseling There are many things we all say we KNOW but few of us actually implement on a consistent basis. One of these is the belief progress is not a straight line. Most would agree with this statement but then hold themselves to perfectionistic standards when trying to grow or make changes. Why do we do… Read More
THE KEY TO MOTIVATING YOURSELF Posted on July 28, 2020, updated on March 4, 2024 by Gateway Counseling Almost daily, clients report their struggles with motivation. Some of the main culprits are the ones who have developed big, long-term goals. These individuals are perplexed by their inability to follow through on their daily tasks despite being highly driven to achieve their primary goals. They have read the books, watched the videos, and attended… Read More
TRAUMA EQUALS GROWTH Posted on July 9, 2020, updated on March 4, 2024 by Gateway Counseling Most likely, you have heard of the term, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or its acronym PTSD. This is when the brain’s capacity to regulate is exceeded and splits off what it cannot handle neurologically like a circuit breaker. The way this energy and information is stored in the brain does not have a sense of… Read More
