Welcome to the Sweitzer Counseling blog. Here you’ll find strategies to navigate the challenges we face as individuals, partners, and parents. Enjoy…and let me know if there’s a topic you would like me to cover in the future.
“We See You” – The Essence of Nurturing Children “Sawubona” (sah-woo-BONE-ah) is a South African Zulu tribe’s greeting. It's their version of “Hello, how are you?” Sawubona literally means, “We see you,” not only me but also my lineage – the people who came...
Relationship repair happens through self-reflection, a commitment to transparency, and working to grow as a human being. Couples and individuals that come to me for relationship help almost always include the words "trust," "closeness," "intimacy," and "communication"...
Anxiety is a normal human emotion that we all experience. And we’ve all collectively been through a period of time (a global pandemic) that is as anxiety-provoking as any mass experience I can imagine. To feel anxious, especially during a time like this, means to be...
Considering Antidepressants? Antidepressants that treats anxiety and depression are widely prescribed – many people have been on or will be on antidepressants at some point in their lives. They are used by millions of people and have helped millions of people. There...
Let's talk about feelings. We all know that feelings are important, especially in our relationships. But many of us have learned habits of either tuning out feelings or, on the other extreme, being overrun or overwhelmed by them. Feelings As...
Each New Year, "reducing alcohol consumption" is one of the top resolutions among Americans. Some even go so far as to designate the first month of the year (when this article is being published) "Dry January," giving up alcohol for the month.I would like to share the...