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Learning Across The Lifespan
Students are back in the classroom and many people begin thinking about learning as Fall gets started. We often associate education with childhood, college, or professional training, but from a counseling perspective, some of life’s most important “learning” happens far … Continue reading
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Reflections on Rest
August often feels different from the rest of the year. The days are still warm, but hints of autumn begin to appear later in the month. Vacations wind down, school preparations begin, and we sense that another busy season is … Continue reading
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Freedom, Connection, and the American Spirit
As America marks its 250th anniversary this July and summer bursts forth, we come together with family, friends, and neighbors to enjoy fun fireworks, delicious cookouts, and sunny days. These events remind us that freedom is personal and extends beyond … Continue reading
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The Quiet Strength of Fathers and Mentors
June celebrates Father’s Day, a time when many of us pause to celebrate fathers, grandfathers, and mentors who have shaped our lives. From a counseling viewpoint, the influence of these figures often comes not from big moments but from something … Continue reading
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The Quiet Influence of Caregivers
May brings Mother’s Day, a time to celebrate the mothers and caregivers who have shaped our lives. Beyond cards and flowers, the day provides a chance to reflect on the enduring impact caregivers have on our emotional growth. Long before … Continue reading
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Public Radio Interviews Dr. Tom Swisher
Tom Hall of WYPR interviews Dr. Swisher About “Family Dynamics & The Holidays.” Click Here
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Tagged counseling, family, holidays, mental-health, parenting, psychology, Wellness
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Autumn’s Invitation
November settles in as a quiet pathway between autumn’s brilliance and winter’s rest. The air sharpens, daylight shortens, and we are nudged to slow down. Here in Howard County, places like Centennial Park, the Robinson Nature Center, or the Howard … Continue reading
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Embracing the Season of Change
October ushers in the beauty of fall—the crisp air, the turning leaves, and the earlier evenings that invite us to slow down. As the seasons shift, we are reminded that change is a natural part of life. Just as the … Continue reading
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