by Teri Claassen | Oct 16, 2019 | Coping
We all have internal voices in our head. Some cause us to doubt. Others help us cope. Some are abusive, while others help us see a new lens in life. Some voices are liars that filter information to steer away from truth. Who are you listening to? In my job, I get to...
by Teri Claassen | Oct 9, 2019 | Communication
Do you like puzzles? I do! Honestly that’s a big part of my job. I puzzle piece together what I hear people say and how they feel to help them understand what is happening. I make meaning of things people don’t naturally see and use it to enhance their...
by Teri Claassen | Oct 2, 2019 | Marriage
These 5 things are very special to me. They bring me to tears each time I look at them. Some might look at them and think they are just simple Christmas ornaments. When I look at them, I see that I am known by my husband. These simple gifts tell me that he knows me....
by Teri Claassen | Sep 25, 2019 | Goals
Have you ever been to the doctor with an issue and gone to the office only to hear them tell you all the things you need to do to help yourself get better? Maybe it’s get some rest, eat differently, exercise, go home and take some medicine, schedule more tests, etc....
by Teri Claassen | Sep 18, 2019 | Parenting
We all know a forced apology when we see one. The eye roll. The huffing under his breath as he quickly says, “Sorry” with a slight attitude. Nothing about that is a sincere apology. I’ve been in the place where I ask one of my kids to apologize to the other and get...
