Interself

01/27/2024

https://www.interself.org/post/how-to-find-the-right-counselor-part-4-the-method-to-look-for

This is the last blog to the four-part series: “How to Find the Right Counselor for You.” In the three prior blogs, I shared an introduction, and what personal elements and relationally-directed principles to look for in a relationship, coach, counselor or therapist. In this blog, I will share a...

10/06/2023

https://www.interself.org/post/how-to-find-the-right-counselor-part-3-the-principles-to-look-for

While counseling has scientific elements to it, that is: good counseling uses evidence-based approaches, it’s not an exact science but a craft. A craft is different than a science - in this sense, counseling is closer to art. Consider the difference between a master oil-painter versus an apprentic...

09/26/2023

https://www.interself.org/post/how-to-find-the-right-counselor-part-2-the-personal-elements

You’ve reached a point where you’ve decided to invest in your relationship by looking for a counselor. And, from our previous blog, you have come to agree that trust is absolutely essential to get the most of your counseling experience, but you don’t know how to pick who might be the right cou...

09/15/2023

https://www.interself.org/post/how-to-find-the-right-counselor-for-you-part-1-seeking-counseling-shows-strength-not-weakness

There is a harmful myth running amuck in our western individualistic culture. According to a recent survey, nearly half of Americans believe that seeking relationship coaching, counseling or some type of psychological therapy is a sign of weakness. Presumably, the belief is that if a couple has a pr...

04/12/2023

The possible moves the impassable (!): believe of people the best and treat them that way, and most will respond in the like. Whether they recognize it or show any signs of it, most long to join hope to truth.

04/05/2023

Take a look out our new Pre-Marriage Counseling Program

So, your partnership has reached a point where you are looking to take the next step? …Congratulations!

03/10/2023

“Though dreams cost nothing, they create enormous riches.”

-M.R. Allen, PhD

12/20/2022

https://www.interself.org/post/learning-oneself-through-journaling

I’m Misha McCorkle, a writer who has published one young adult novel, with more in the works. In this blog, I want to share a little about the catharsis of writing fiction. I do not journal. In fact, I hate journaling. I equate writing out my thoughts and feelings to a personal layer of hell. Ther...

10/13/2020

05/26/2020

Great article from The NY Times!

Video chats are in. Small talk is out. You don’t have to fret about who picks up the check. And maybe the biggest plus: You’re forced to take things slow.

12/16/2019

http://www.interself.org/lifestyle/scrooge-or-santa-a-holiday-reflection/

Living in the modern fast-paced world, especially during the holiday season, is all too often full of simultaneous competing feelings and experiences, be it: savoring the moment vs. rushing, peace vs. conflict, thoughtfulness vs. drama, freedom vs. obligation, and the list goes on and on. During the...

11/17/2019

http://www.interself.org/relationships/the-shared-space-of-re-learning/

At interself, our goal is to equip our clients for success through nurturing healthy relationships. Often this means that they need to re-learn how to learn. Now, to some ears this may sound overly simple. However, in my estimation it deceptively simple. Please allow me to explain: in this posting,....