“No” is a Complete Sentence!

“No” is a Complete Sentence!

By Emily Gibson, MS, LPCC “No.” The shortest complete sentence in the English language. One that doesn’t have to be justified, explained, or expanded upon.  Yet we struggle with simply saying it when it would definitely be in our best interests...
What is Self-Compassion and Why Is It Important? 

What is Self-Compassion and Why Is It Important? 

By Emily Gibson, MS, LPCC We all strive for success, but often times our “inner critic” can be too harsh. In order to truly reach our fullest potential, it’s important to practice self-compassion.  A therapy client, Clara,* came to me for help with...
When Change is Just Necessary: Incorporating Feedback

When Change is Just Necessary: Incorporating Feedback

By Emily Gibson, MS, LPCC This blog post was going to be about how I went from being my dentist’s worst nightmare to one of his best patients by finally finding a way to make a daily flossing habit stick (hint – I used the Tiny Habits method discussed on one of this...
Did I Crack the Happiness Code?

Did I Crack the Happiness Code?

By Emily Gibson, MS, LPCC Could it possibly be that I may have cracked the code for happiness? That I might have figured out how to have more happiness in my life, and how you can too? Happiness is a great feeling, one that we are often in pursuit of. “I’ll just be...