• On Feb, 22, 2016
•  Claxtoncreative

A Word about Bicycles   I just learned of a fascinating video I want you to see!  It is a wonderful illustration of how our brains work. It’s all about neural pathways and neuroplasticity. Each of us has a lot of knowledge about a lot of things, but one of the lessons of this video […]

• On Feb, 05, 2016
•  Claxtoncreative

A Word about Next Weekend! By Dr. Harold Duncan I have been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for more than 30 years. It is a blessing and an honor for me to work with couples as they seek to connect and repair damaged relationships. Two of the most influential people in my professional life are […]

• On Dec, 21, 2015
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A Word about “Exploring”     “If you aren’t making ten mistakes a day, you aren’t trying hard enough!” It was in California (of course:), and the company was a small, tech research and development firm. One thing that made them unique was that the president of the company (quoted above) wanted his employees to […]

• On Dec, 14, 2015
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A Word about Messes        I’ve never met Jerry Van Amerongen, creator of “Ballard Street,” but I consider him to be an imaginative and insightful observer of the human condition.  His cartoons never cease to delight me and make me think–what a great combination! As a Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist, […]

• On Nov, 25, 2015
•  Claxtoncreative

What a wonderful holiday it is! Thanksgiving! It may be my favorite. No pressure to buy gifts. All we have to do is visit and eat and watch ball games (and eat). Of course, travel can be stressful as can be meal preparation. Also, being with people who we are normally not around involves its […]

• On Sep, 10, 2015
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A Word about Empathy    Couples who come to counseling usually have two very important things in common: they are disconnected from each other (mildly, moderately or majorly) and they feel unsafe with each other (sometimes physically but most often emotionally). One reality of couples’ therapy, according to highly regarded marital therapists, researchers and authors […]

• On Sep, 03, 2015
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   (Please click on each image to access the article.)   Diet High in Refined Carbs Could Increase Depression Risk Social Integration Reduces Suicide Risk in Women More Social Media Use Linked to Mental Health Concerns in Teens

• On Aug, 24, 2015
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A Word about “Grief Light”     Julie Yarbrough is a friend. I have known her for several years. She has a heart for people who are hurting, and she is no stranger to grief.   We grieve when we suffer loss, and losses can come in many different forms. Certainly, when we lose loved ones, […]

• On Aug, 03, 2015
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   (Please click on each image to access the article.)   Researchers Say Some People Do Age Faster Than Others Cyberbullying in Children and Young People Complicated Grief

• On Jul, 23, 2015
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A Word about “Lyin’ Eyes”     According to the song (Eagles, 1975), the young girl married the rich, old man so that she would not have to worry. Worry about being taken care of, worry about being able to afford an opulent life style, worry about the rest of her life. It certainly must have […]