In our therapy practice the issue of self-confidence comes up probably more than you expect. So many people lack self-confidence, either growing up without it, or just never having it nurtured. Let’s explore the meaning of self-confidence by taking a quiz. Read the list of statements below and check which ones, in your opinion, are signs of self-confidence.

You don’t need a degree in therapy to know when you’re off-track, but sometimes it creeps up on you. It can seem like you wake up one day and realize that things are not right. These are a few of the signs...

One of the key components many people ask for help with is how to be a better negotiator. It isn't uncommon that we see people in our counseling practice who feel that they're unable to negotiate, or fail to see that as a possibility at all. In fact, learning to negotiate is a critical step in any communication exchange.

We often tell ourselves all sorts of stories. I know I’ve done it. You’ve probably done it, I’m guessing. They’re the stories we’ve learned over the years. Some, if not many, self-inflicted.

“I’m not a good friend.” “People don’t like me.” And even the most highly popular, “ I’m not good enough.” Sound familiar? Yep, to me too!!

Do you dread holiday party time? Feeling awkward around other people period? How would you like to get along even better with others in your personal relationships, is social situations and in the workplace? Getting along well with people sounds kind of general and is difficult to do much about, so let’s break it down into some manageable and specific skills. By building the following skills, you will get along well with others: