I Am Still Learning

This Therapy Thursday is brought to you by Alan Tsang, Clinical Intern.   “Even today, I dare not say that I have reached a state of achievement. I’m still learning, for learning is boundless.” – Bruce Lee Throughout my time here at Owens & Associates, I...

Mood Boosters

Mood Boosters I’m a huge advocate of self-care and I think it needs to be a part of every person’s routine. I am also aware that it can sometimes be difficult to go to an hour (or longer) yoga class or take time away from your family to read a good book for 30...

A Sad State of Affairs

A Sad State of Affairs By Jon Difatta  LPC, CDVP, PAIP   Studies have shown that 1 out of 2 marriages will end in divorce. No one gets married thinking they will be part of that statistic. But yet, this cycle persists. I counsel couples experiencing difficulties...

Social Media – Helping or Hurting?

Social Media:  Helping or Hurting? By Brandy Hanson, LPC The original concept for the purpose of social media was to bring people together.  And it did.  Social media made communicating with family and friends anywhere in the world instantaneously possible.  People...

The Importance of Communication and Listening

This post is brought to you by Shannon Olson, LSCW. Relationships are vital to our existence and when they aren’t going well our joy can be difficult to find. Two things that seem to impact our relationships deeply are communication and listening. I liken...

The Strength Behind Asking for Help

Robert Allanson, LPC, CADC wrote this wonderful post for his personal blog and has given us permission to share it with you all: I have a friend, Larry, who seems to constantly get the flu. I can’t stand it because when he gets sick he decides that he is going to...