Writing my own obituary evoked a cascade of feelings. Sadness emerged as I grappled with the reality of death. Life is fleeting. Yet, thoughts about the legacy I want to leave behind also evoked a sense of hope.
Author: Roque Neto
How Studying Counseling Changed My Perspective as A Client
As a client, I saw my therapist as a guide. Now, as a therapist in training, I see our relationship as a collaborative partnership. I am the expert on my own life, and their role is to support and facilitate my journey toward self-discovery and healing.
From Beans to Buzz: A Look at Caffeine Intoxication
While most of us enjoy caffeine without adverse effects, a significant portion of the population could be silently struggling with its impacts. According to the DSM-5-TR, about 85% of the U.S. population consumes caffeine daily. This widespread use makes caffeine something of a social norm, but also hides its potential for harm.
Embracing the Horizon: My Commitments as I Turn 45
I am happy for the coming years, the growth, friendships, and new beginnings. I am committed to living with my heart wide open to the possibilities that lie ahead. As I celebrate life, I realize that the best is not behind me. It is unfolding right now, under my feet, with each step I take.
Guest Post: My Path from Hospitality to Counseling by Brandi Williams
I’m not choosing to become a counselor because I think it will help me heal my own wounds, though maybe it will, I’m here because I have a responsibility to my community to be of service.
Tackling Learned Helplessness in Your Team
Learned helplessness can reduce an employee’s involvement at work. Employees perceive their employer as a rigid organization that leaves no room for personal control or influence. This perception can lead to fatalism, when employees attribute their successes to luck or destiny rather than to skill or hard work.
Guest Post: Cultivating Compassion and Counseling Skills by Nathan Hackler
What also surprised me was how quickly I was able to make friends. As my cohort was all online, I thought it would be difficult to connect with people and truly start making connections. These connections, to my surprise, came quickly due to the environment that was created at PAU.
Know Your Needs and Set Boundaries
Self-awareness empowers us to control our behaviors, manage our emotions, and make better choices. By understanding ourselves better, we can more easily identify our needs and wants. These are key elements for setting personal boundaries and to recognize when they have been crossed.
The Road to Expertise: Unpacking Development and Diagnosis in Counseling
My third quarter in the Counseling program at Palo Alto University started yesterday. I am taking two courses this term: COUN612 Life Span Development and COUN634 Diagnosis. Today, I am sharing with you what these courses are about and some of my hopes for this quarter.
My Self-Care Strategies
While I have always enjoyed walking, my physician has highlighted the ole of weightlifting in preventing muscle loss. As I type these words, I am hoping to maintain this routine when my workload intensifies. For now, I am letting go of that concern and enjoying this amount of exercise while it lasts.
Roque Neto 