Tag Archives: mental-health

“The Lock and the Key” By Troy Love, LCSW, PHR

Posted on July 5, 2013 by roubicekandthacker

The other day I was trying to explain to a client what happens with addiction.  I came up with an analogy that I wanted to flesh out a bit more. Imagine that there was a box with a key hole.  … Continue reading →

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“The Four-Part I-Feel Statement” by Denise F. Quirk, LifeSTAR of Northern Nevada

Posted on February 26, 2013 by roubicekandthacker

LifeSTAR has long been a proponent of identifying, clarifying, expressing and containing emotional expression appropriately.  As a therapist using “feeling statement” formulas for couples for many years, I have noticed that clients need help understanding how to use a feeling … Continue reading →

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“A New Years Resolution Reality Check” by Geoff Steurer, MS, LMFT, Executive Director – LifeSTAR of St. George, UT

Posted on February 19, 2013 by roubicekandthacker

This is the time of year when most of us are going to be on our best behavior. We have a new calendar and, therefore, a clean slate to live the kind of life we wanted to live all of … Continue reading →

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A Woman’s Plimsoll Line by Floyd Godfrey, LPC, LifeSTAR Mesa, Arizona

Posted on February 14, 2013 by roubicekandthacker

The “Plimsoll Line” was invented by Samuel Plimsoll. Sometimes sailors will call it the “waterline.” It is a simple marker on the side of naval ships, indicating the limit to which a ship may be loaded. The Plimsoll line is … Continue reading →

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