This page contains random bits of wisdom and information that could be useful, helpful, entertaining, insightful or all/none of the above. Much of what is listed has been shared by clients, young and old, is completely their own unique perspective and certainly worth sharing.

"Quit trying to make chicken salad out of chicken sh**"  a single parent on why it's been impossible to get a certain person to be reasonable. You can only get so much out of what you have to work with.

"Endorphins make you happy, happy people just don't kill their husbands"-- Elle Woods, Legally Blonde, on the benfits that exercise has on a person's emotional health.

"It really doesn't do any good, so I've just decided I'm not going to worry anymore"--adult male, paranoid schizophrenic. If he can figure that out, certainly the rest of us can.

"I'm going to do it to prove that I'm stronger than they are"--single mom on developing confidence inspite of criticism, ridicule and sabotage by her parents.

"God has carried me too far to drop me now"--a woman on having strength and faith during extreme adversity

"I'll just let God worry about it, He's going to be up all night anyway"

"Fear is useful...it reminds us to be careful, but I refuse to let fear control my life!"

"Bitterness is like drinking poison hoping it will kill someone else" insight from a victim on letting go of anger and finding forgiveness.

"Why offer a 'Word to The Wise,' when it's the dumb ones that could really use the advice?"






Listed below are some links to online information and screenings for anxiety and depression. In no way are these intended to diagnose or treat any condition.  They are offered as tools to help you determine if counseling would be helpful. A professional therapist or psychologist will be able to conduct a more through assessment and develop treatment recomendations.


Please contact your doctor or a counselor if you have any questions or concerns about yourself or someone else.