steven franssen
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Tips For Getting The Best Out Of Therapy
Therapy’s effectiveness is dependent on a number of factors, including the competence of the provider. I will focus on that which the client can do to maximize their progress. I could go the whole “meta study” route that you’re endlessly drilled into doing at grad school for counseling but let’s skip that for now. There… Continue reading
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Considering Motivation
Whenever you’re having a hard time coming to grips with a personal (as opposed to interpersonal) challenge, it is worth asking yourself, “Compared to what?” One of the most common challenges people face is finding the motivation to do difficult things in their lives. The question then is, “I am struggling with motivation…compared to whom?”… Continue reading
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When You Doubt Your Future
You may be at a point in life where you have tremendous uncertainty about what comes next, replete difficulties believing in yourself. You could be experiencing a gnawing voice, telling you that: -you’re not good enough to face the uncertainty -there will be no support for you -it’s already too late for you to improve… Continue reading