In the past few weeks as we’ve been gearing up for the start of the new year I’ve lost count of the number of “2020 Vision” posts I’ve encountered on social media. While I get the obvious reference, I think that we do ourselves a MAJOR disservice by simply talking Read more…
I’m always amazed at how sly and cunning self-doubt can be. It is the creepy figure lurking in the shadows that appears in the moments when things are going their best. Right after landing that contract you worked so hard to get. Right after giving an amazing presentation. Right after Read more…
Earlier this week, I was sent a video (on social media) of a distraught mother on the West Coast pleading with parents to speak with their children about substance use. This parent emotionally recounted her daughter’s experience with edibles and a drug known as Triple C’s (we’ll talk about what Read more…
We’ve all heard the phrase, “looking at the world through rose-colored glasses”. It’s typically used to refer to someone who has an all-too-naïve view of a particular situation. I’m not 100% sure why “rose” was the color choice, but I do know that all of us have life experiences that Read more…
Welcome to Wake Up Words – the Awakening Change blog Awakening Change Counseling Services, LLC is a private psychotherapy practice that offers private, individualized counseling and coaching services to individuals seeking assistance with stress management, substance abuse, and professional development. This blog is dedicated to providing you with change provoking Read more…