by Joel Walton | Aug 3, 2019 | Book Reviews
Have you ever heard the phrase “grit your teeth and bear it?” It’s used when someone is going through a tough time or situation and must keep pushing forward. In today’s psychological terms, ‘grit’ refers to perseverance, confidence, and following through on your...
by Joel Walton | Jul 25, 2019 | Family, Resilience
Have you heard of the phrase ‘lawnmower’ parenting? It refers to parents who ‘mow’ problems out of the way for their children – clearing an easy path with no obstaces. Another popular phrase right now is ‘teacup’ child. It refers to someone who is so fragile, they...
by Joel Walton | Jul 25, 2019 | Family
For many families, summer is coming to a close and school is getting back in session (or at least will be soon). Though I no longer have school aged children, I know it’s time for school to start because I’ve seen the store aisles filled with notebooks, pencils,...
by Joel Walton | Jul 8, 2019 | Counseling
Ancient Greek Mythology tells the story of Narcissus, an overly hubris man who refused the advances of the nymph, Echo. As a result, he fell madly in love with his own reflection in the water and wasted away staring at an image of himself – unable to ever consummate...
by Joel Walton | Jul 8, 2019 | General Interest
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is one of the most misunderstood personality disorders; probably in part due the non-descriptive name it’s been given. The term “Borderline” was first introduced in the United States in 1938. It was a term used by...
