The New Baby Blues
Becoming a parent can be the most rewarding and wonderful thing to happen to a person. It is, without a doubt, life-changing. But...
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Gary Probst
- May 17, 2017
- 1 min
Welcoming a New Counselor!
Welcoming Jeni Everts to the Hartford Counseling group! Jeni is a graduate of the UW-Oshkosh and has been working extensively with...
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Gary Probst
- Feb 19, 2017
- 6 min
Appreciate Another Dimension
Another Dimension Living in a society when you have a different way of seeing the world is never easy. Thus is the situation for people...
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Gary Probst
- Aug 20, 2016
- 3 min
How to Raise Happy Children
The children pictured here have the advantage of a tremendous father. Dads matter. They matter more than most of us realize. Time and...
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Gary Probst
- Jul 25, 2016
- 2 min
Paring Down the Negative
Synapse Paring Have you ever wondered why you can’t remember your high school algebra? Have you been astonished at how much of that...
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Gary Probst
- Jul 18, 2016
- 1 min
Announcement
Just an update that the paperwork went in for processing yesterday to establish the non-profit organization. It will be the umbrella for...
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From Psychology Today and Dr. Pamela Wietgartz
- Jun 22, 2016
- 3 min
Proscrastination?
One of the most common questions I hear as a therapist is, "Why do I keep procrastinating when I know it causes me so much anxiety?" You...
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Gary Probst
- Jun 19, 2016
- 3 min
Why Counseling Works!
Let’s talk about counseling sessions. People resist counseling because of a variety of reasons. They fear it won’t work They don’t want...
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Gary Probst
- Jun 11, 2016
- 5 min
Explaining Our Differences
One of my clients, a middle-aged African-American fellow, suffering from anxiety and depression, had a long conversation with me about...
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Gary Probst
- Jun 3, 2016
- 2 min
Why Do Teens and Young Adults Cut and Burn Themselves?
When teens feel sad, distressed, anxious, or confused, the emotions may be so extreme they lead to acts of self-injury (also called...
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Gary Probst
- May 24, 2016
- 3 min
WHY ARE YOU SO ANGRY??
Anger’s root cause is frustration. Frustration stems from anxiety. Anxiety may be caused by genetic factors and/or environmental...
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Gary Probst
- May 17, 2016
- 5 min
Thoughts About Wealth & Prosperity
There are a number of Bible verses which imply that prayer can bring about good fortune. However, we must remember that God’s will is...
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Gary Probst
- May 12, 2016
- 4 min
The Outrage of Improper Counseling for Sexual Assault Victims
Photo courtesy Project Unbreakable Within just the past two weeks, I have listened to horrific stories about female counselors insulting...
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Gary Probst
- May 10, 2016
- 3 min
What Does It Mean To Be A Christian Counselor?
What Is a Christian Counselor? Being a Christian Counselor means something different from what people may assume. It does not involve...
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Gary Probst
- May 1, 2016
- 1 min
A Pledge Not to Be Nasty
Do you have a young man or boy in your home who is demonstrating outward sexual expression? Are they showing signs of having disrespect...
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Gary Probst
- Apr 30, 2016
- 2 min
How Do You Spot a Lie?
There is no certain way to know if somebody is telling the truth--but your gut is normally right. We far too often let our reasoning...
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Gary Probst
- Apr 28, 2016
- 4 min
Who Is Worthless?
I had two teenage girls tell me in separate counseling sessions this week that they are “worthless”. My question to them was, what makes...
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Gary Probst
- Apr 28, 2016
- 3 min
Riding the Roller Coaster with Untreated Bipolar Disorder
Riding the Roller Coaster Untreated Bipolar Disorder People fear the diagnosis, although it is one of the easiest mental health maladies...
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Gary Probst
- Apr 27, 2016
- 2 min
What Is Projection?
Projection is a weapon of disordered people to take the focus off themselves. Have you ever been frustrated by a liar who insists on...
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Gary Probst
- Apr 26, 2016
- 2 min
What Causes Addiction?
Addiction is a symptom and binder of anxiety. There is no evil gene or character flaw. Addiction is a way to bind anxiety and feel less...
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