PERFECTLY IMPERFECT: OVERCOMING PERFECTIONISM ONE DAY AT A TIME

Perfectly Imperfect: Overcoming Perfectionism One Day at a Time

“Perfectionism is not a quest for the best. It is a pursuit of the worst in ourselves, the part that tells us that nothing we do will ever be good enough.” — Julia Cameron Several years ago, my friend made a quilt for her brother for Christmas. Because she is a novice sewer, she shared […]

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Finding Gratitude Amidst Our #FirstWorldProblems

With responsibilities and frustrations stretching us thin, my hope is we see how our first world problems can be on our gratitude list–this holiday season and always.

Smart Phones & Teen Suicide - Cluff Counseling - Denton Therapist

The Truth Behind the Increase in Teen Suicide

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 ages 18-29 own […]

Facing the Holidays Alone - Cluff Counseling - Denton Therapist

Facing the Holidays Alone

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year”…unless you are experiencing the absence of a loved one this Christmas. Grief and loneliness come in waves and sometimes these feelings are felt more intense than other times, which can make the holiday season a difficult time. This post is written to those who are lonely and […]