Courage, Vulnerability and Mascara
During a recent talk at a private school in ATX, we discussed some important concepts in an 8th grade girl’s life. Courage, Vulnerability and Mascara. First of all, if you are a parent of a 8th grade [...]
Struggle Equals Growth by Kappie Bliss
During a recent conversation with a friend we both remarked we would not have ever thought that in our mid-seventies we would often struggle with life. That had not been our plan. We were commiserating that [...]
Kelly Coulter, LPC Amazing Podcast
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Finding Your Happy Place
Can’t believe it’s 2019, for me time seems to be speeding up every year. As we are all reflecting on last year and maybe setting some goals or choosing a word to inspire us for 2019, I [...]
Holiday Love Throughout the Year by Kappie Bliss, Parent Coach
The holidays are one of my favorite times of the year because much of the focus is on helping others and offering support. When watching TV or listening to the radio in the car we hear story [...]
3 Tips to Reduce Holiday Stress by Kelly Coulter, LPC
The holidays can be a wonderful time of the year filled with joy, fun and family. They can also be chaotic, disappointing, sad and stressful. Here are three tips for reducing stress during this time: Compassion: Brené [...]
What do Captain Crunch and Emotions have in common?
One of my fondest childhood memories was watching Saturday morning cartoons and eating the overly sugary crunchy cereal Captain Crunch. The sweetest and the crunch was so worth the top of my mouth being raw for the [...]
Super Trouper=Super Feeler?
Mama Mia Two was an important event in my life so much so that my high school friends and I made a weekend of seeing it all together at our favorite hang out in high school Barton [...]
Fight Depression by Shayna Barksdale, LCSW and Kate Spade Fan
If you know me, you know 3 things that I am obsessed with Martin (my dog), Starbucks and Kate Spade. When I heard the news that Kate Spade passed away, I was in shock. Of course, I [...]
Dog Days of Summer
The ancient Romans called the hottest, most humid days of summer “diēs caniculārēs" or “dog days." which seems appropriate considering we are having a HOT July already. Are you kids complaining about being bored? Here's some suggestion on beating the heat [...]