by Rhett Smith | Feb 27, 2018 | Anxiety, Restoration Therapy
When I encourage people to look for opportunities to practice their anxiety, I am often given a blank stare in return. It almost sounds crazy to ask someone to practice something that is already at times, making them feel like they are crazy. But perhaps a better way...
by Rhett Smith | Feb 27, 2018 | Anxiety, Restoration Therapy
“Deliberate practice is a behavior, and flow is an experience.” Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth When I was 21 years old and sitting alone in my college apartment, full of anxiety, but knowing my life needed to change, I had...
by Rhett Smith | Jul 19, 2017 | Podcast, Restoration Therapy, Therapy Practice
One of the things that I hear as a counselor a lot, typically near the end of an intake session with a client, is the question, “How is this going to look?” The question can be asked in a variety of ways, but what is implicit is usually either some form of...
by Rhett Smith | Feb 24, 2016 | Marriage, Podcast, Restoration Therapy
This last weekend I had one of the greatest experiences I have ever had…and that was being able to co-lead a marriage workshop with my wife Heather. Over the last 10 years I have had the opportunity to lead a lot of marriage retreats, conferences, workshops,...
by Rhett Smith | Jul 12, 2009 | Marriage
[image by mikebaird] Working with couples is great. With two people in the room (not including therapist/counselor) it can make for quite an interesting, interactive, and great experience. Sure, it can be hard. Tears and strong words may flow. But in the midst of that...
