by Lora Ferguson | Sep 13, 2022 | Academic and Emotional Success, Austin Family Counseling, Back to School, Balance, Being Present, Children, Communication, Geetha Pokala, Mental Health, Parenting, Positive Discipline
Notice the Good and Encourage As you know, the weeks leading up to school and even after school starts can be a rough transition for both you and your kiddo. One way to increase connection with your child is to not only pay attention to the positive things that...
by Lora Ferguson | Jan 14, 2022 | Austin Family Counseling, Communication, Conflict, Connection, Counseling, Couples Counseling, Divorce, Family, Healthy Relationships, Janet Mize, Relationships
You put a ring on it, you’ve made it Facebook official, and now planning all the wedding details is in full swing. Marriage is an exciting time; the venue, the décor, the celebration, and the honeymoon! Another key part of making a lifelong commitment is preparing for...
by Lora Ferguson | Sep 22, 2015 | Couples Counseling, Grief and Loss, Love, Relationships
We all like to think that “love conquers all” and when things go wrong in a relationship, we must continue to work at it and stick with it. Although this can be true, there comes a point when putting work into a relationship becomes detrimental. This is when a...
by Lora Ferguson | Jun 4, 2014 | General, Inspiration Shoots, Parenting, Shame
We are biologically hardwired to feel a sense of belonging and connection with others. However, we all experience times where we feel disconnected, lonely, unworthy, or less than others. Sometimes, shame is the culprit of these feelings of disconnection. Author and...