The Direct Path to Happy Relationships

DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH “Be direct. Be clear. Don’t worry about being correct. Worry about being real.” ~Jill Telford Who can relate to the episode of That 70’s Show when Jackie is trying to get Kelso to do something, so she goes radio silent and expects him to figure it out? Of course he has no […]

Cutting Shame Off at the Knees - Cluff Counseling, Lewisville Marriage & Family Therapist

Cutting Shame Off at the Knees

DESIGNED BY FREEPIK “Guilt is just as powerful, but its influence is positive, while shame’s is destructive. Shame erodes our courage and fuels disengagement.” -Brené Brown Regardless of age, gender or nationality, we all experience shame from time to time. Dr. Brené Brown, an author and researcher, explains in her book Daring Greatly, “The less […]

Smart Phones & Teen Suicide - Cluff Counseling - Denton Therapist

The Truth Behind the Increase in Teen Suicide

DESIGNED BY FREEPIK Between 2010 and 2015, the number of U.S. teens who suffered from depression increased 33 percent in large national surveys, and the number of 13- to 18-year-olds who committed suicide leapt up 31 percent. The cause of these increased numbers is scary and unfortunately all too familiar! Ninety-two percent of young adults […]