Category Archives: Encouragement
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Transitions: Survive or Thrive
Posted on November 18, 2014 by Miller Counseling Services in Coaching, Encouragement, Stress & AnxietyAuthor, William Bridges wrote an excellent book, Transitions: Making Sense of Life’s Changes, that has been followed, as many good works are, by sequels, the most recent of which is called, Managing Transitions: Making the Most of Change. Change will continue to occur, throughout our lifetime, some predictable, some not so. A key point the […]
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Things That Scare Don’t Have To Scar
Posted on October 28, 2014 by Miller Counseling Services in Encouragement, Stress & AnxietyBoo! There are many things that frighten us. They can be real or imagined. Having a limited perception is part of being human. Our understanding is based on input from our five senses. Our minds collect data and send messages to our “flight, fight or freeze” response system help keep us safe. Sometimes we need […]
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Domestic Violence
Posted on October 21, 2014 by Miller Counseling Services in Encouragement, Medical & Health, Women's IssuesIt is, or is it, what we think it is? Throughout the summer and now, early autumn, there has been much press given to the issue of domestic violence. During this period, the National Football League, in particular, has been targeted as notable players were cited in incidents. The Ray Rice video, especially, was appalling […]
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Are You Approachable?
Posted on October 7, 2014 by Miller Counseling Services in Coaching, EncouragementSometimes the message we think we are sending to our spouse, child or loved one and the message we are sending are two different things. The topic of this blog is letting our loved ones know they can approach us in times of need without fear of being rejected, judged, fixed or lectured. To be […]
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6 Creative Steps to Quieting Your Inner Critic
Posted on September 23, 2014 by Miller Counseling Services in Coaching, EncouragementOur Inner Critic can pop up in our creative pursuits, as well as other pursuits in our life. This is universal to us all, this inner critic grappling, this rolling in the mud as I call it, no matter how “talented” or “accomplished” we are. As an artist, I like to use the process of […]
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I Am Enough: Journey to Authenticity
Posted on September 16, 2014 by Miller Counseling Services in Encouragement, Women's IssuesOur fast paced world can demand from our relationships and work can create feelings of inadequacy. How do we make the journey from fear of lack to saying “I am enough”? First, know that you are not alone in feeling that there is just not enough time, money, energy or solutions to meet the demands […]
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Shame Resilience
Posted on September 9, 2014 by Miller Counseling Services in Encouragement, Women's IssuesBrene Brown says,“Our lives are a collection of stories . . .” Brene Brown researches how people experience and overcome shame. She states… “Shame is the intensely painful feeing or experience of believing we are flawed and therefore unworthy of acceptance and belonging.” Regardless of your age you have a story that is all your own. […]
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Making Requests and Communicating Needs
Posted on August 26, 2014 by Miller Counseling Services in Encouragement, Relationship Encouragement, Women's Issues“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” Maya Angelou Have you ever felt discouraged when trying to convey your message to a loved one who misunderstands your request? At the root of many power struggles are unmet needs. Our choice of words and tone of voice may actually push the […]
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Living in Joy & Abundance: An Interview w/ Violette Clark
Posted on July 22, 2014 by Miller Counseling Services in Coaching, Encouragement, EntrepreneursHave you ever met someone who seems to be living their life in abundance and joy? Someone who is authentically expressing themselves creatively? Someone who is gratitude, funky fun, and full-on mojo all wrapped up in a person who you could hang out with for hours and hours and never run out of things […]
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Coping with Changes & Transitions
Posted on July 8, 2014 by Miller Counseling Services in Encouragement, Stress & AnxietyChange, like it or not… To put it very simply, some of us like change and some of us don’t. Phrases like “status quo,” which relates to the way things are right now, provide us with enough information/data to know whether we like a situation, or, not, while being able to make the necessary adjustments […]
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