Here’s a topic from the workbook. Some quick tips on asking for peer support, whether it be on the phone, in person, or via text,
Brian Briscoe
March 12, 2026
Here’s a topic from the workbook. Some quick tips on asking for peer support, whether it be on the phone, in person, or via text,
Christmas might be hard. My advice? Breathe. So much of what we need to do to help ourselves starts right there. From panic attacks to physical
A friend of mine was vacationing in Greece many years ago with his then-girlfriend. We’ll call them John and Denise. John was a great guy.
A patient came to session and insisted that he had an anger problem. I consider myself to be a practical counselor first and foremost, so
In addition to being a parent in the estrangement community, I’m a son who chose to end contact with a parent. I want to be
The last month has been an example of just what a blessing and a curse social media can be. I’ll get to that in a
Did you know that Bill Withers, the writer and singer behind “Lean on Me,” retired from performing and recording many years before he passed? I’m
Narrative therapy gets discussed in our groups sometimes. My earliest attempts at understanding what had transpired included shifting my viewpoint: What story went through my
“Do Something Different” is the name of an old favorite song of mine. I can hear local polka stalwarts Brave Combo singing it even as I type
An activity for in case you’re reasonably hopeful about reuniting with your estranged child: Write down those passing things you’d have said or shared with
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