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Blog Zone in on your emotional intelligence Author: Dr. Julie. Sorenson, DMFT, MA, LPC what is emotional intelligence? Learning to understand your emotional intelligence is an important skill to have. So much emphasis in our society is based on reading, math, science, social studies, and the arts. While these subjects are essential, emotional intelligence is…

Blog And just like that, And just like that, They are gone Author: Dr. Julie. Sorenson, DMFT, MA, LPC Your child has moved away They have flown the nest. Having an empty nest can be a challenging time in a couple’s lives as they transition from being a caregiver in a house, once full of…

Blog Perfectionism Vs. Striving Towards Excellence Author: Dr. Julie. Sorenson, DMFT, MA, LPC Do You Have High Expectations? In an instant gratification world, we want everything to look or sound the way we play it in our minds. Our minds may paint us a picture-perfect setting. However, nothing or no one is perfect. We may…

Blog Relationships require work in our instant gratification world Author: Dr. Julie. Sorenson, DMFT, MA, LPC everyday requires work to cultivate your relationship We have become accustomed to having it all right now. With social media, a million things on tv, and a store or restaurant at every corner, it’s hard to recognize the good things…

Blog Some Men Feel Lonely and Need to Foster Friendships Author: Dr. Julie. Sorenson, DMFT, MA, LPC Men often suffer in silence Men do not often discuss loneliness and vulnerability but feel lonely and vulnerable. Men often neglect personal relationships while focusing on their careers and/or families. They may feel like they have things to…

Blog One Death is too Many Author: Dr. Julie. Sorenson, DMFT, MA, LPC Overdoses are on the rise Over this past weekend, there was an uptick in drug-related deaths in Kalamazoo County. Health officials recognize a significant increase in deaths due to overdose. “Harm reduction precautions such as not using drugs alone, administering naloxone when…

Blog How to find your motivation and stop procastinating Author: Dr. Julie. Sorenson, DMFT, MA, LPC How Do I Learn to Motivate Myself? Motivation comes easier for some than others. Many schools, universities, and industries try to find what motivates their students and employees daily. There are business meetings and personal development, trying to discover…

Blog part 2 of a series The stress of living with someone that has a chronic illness! Author: Dr. Julie. Sorenson, DMFT, MA, LPC Discovering Your Loved One is Ill Living with someone that is ill can challenge a relationship. Sitting in the doctor’s office or receiving a call your loved one has a chronic…