by Teri Claassen | Jun 16, 2021 | Suffering
Do you need to start healing past wounds? Sometimes people try to stuff down old hurts in order to try and make them go away, but in reality they don’t just vanish without effort and healing. You might not know that a starfish can re-grow an arm that’s...
by Teri Claassen | Jun 9, 2021 | 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 | Jun 2, 2021 | Healthy Living
Are you a know it all or do you have a humble attitude of learning in your life? God can use every moment as a lesson in our lives- good, bad, or ugly. We just have to be humble enough to see it and learn it. We should always be learning! Throughout our experiences in...
by Teri Claassen | May 26, 2021 | Marriage Counseling
I can’t count the number of times I’ve been asked “What if my spouse won’t come to therapy? Should I still come?” It’s actually common that only one person will want to start the therapy process and the other is resistant....
by Teri Claassen | May 19, 2021 | Perfectionism
Perfectionist? Is that even possible? If you heard someone say, “I’m perfect,” you would automatically discount their word. They are lying. It’s an impossible goal. So why are there so many perfectionists in the world? Many people I work with struggle with this...
by Teri Claassen | May 12, 2021 | Relationships
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. You may have to start teaching your kids to apologize sincerely. I’ve been in the...
by Teri Claassen | May 5, 2021 | Perfectionism
Have you ever thought you had imposter syndrome? It is a relatively newer phenomenon that many people struggle with that can impact their relationships, socializing, and self-esteem. Arlin Cuncic describes it like this: “…imposter syndrome is the...
by Teri Claassen | Apr 28, 2021 | Negative Self Talk
We all have voices in our heads. 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 listen to...
by Teri Claassen | Apr 21, 2021 | Therapy
You may be skeptical of the healing impacts of therapy if you’ve never tried it. How can an hour a week or every other week be healing? Well I will confess it is NOT because I’m a miracle worker, but it is because of God’s healing power that can work...
by Teri Claassen | Apr 7, 2021 | Parenting
“Do as I say not as I do”… double standards in parenting can make your parenting journey very difficult. Kids are always watching and are like sponges absorbing what we teach them- intentionally and unintentionally. It’s important to pay...
