As the fireworks light up the summer sky and families gather in backyards across the country, we are once again reminded of the beauty of freedom. This 4th of July weekend offers a moment – a brief pause – to
“Watch your thoughts, for your thoughts become words. Watch your words, for your words become actions. Watch your actions, for your actions become habits. Watch your habits, for your habits become character. Watch your character, for it becomes destiny.”-Frank Outlaw
Let me pause with you for a moment on this Father’s Day. Not just to toss out a quick “thanks, Dad!” and get back to the cookout. But to truly honor what it means to be a father-to step into
Many of the parents I coach arrive at my office frustrated and exhausted, carrying a hefty list of past efforts that “should have worked.” They’ve invested in counseling-sometimes for years-with the hope that a trained professional could talk their child
Parents often show up in my office mentally, emotionally, and physically tired. Not because they’re doing too little, but because they’re doing too much. Too much talking, too much coaxing, too much explaining, too much rescuing, too much… everything. And
Anxiety rarely storms in loudly. At least not at first. It slips in quietly-disguised as overthinking, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or the urge to control every detail. It feels like we’re solving problems or being responsible. But in truth, we’re training our
I hear it all the time from my clients — and it usually comes with a sheepish grin.
“Dr. Cale, I know I said I was going to start meditating… but then my dog looked at me funny, and somehow
Frustrations happen. Whether you’re on a small, close-knit team or navigating a massive corporate machine, stuff goes wrong. Maybe it’s the same software glitch, haunting you like a tech-savvy ghost. Or a process so convoluted it makes building a boat
We’ve all been there. The resolution to eat healthier crumbles when you’re eyeing that gooey slice of pizza. The commitment to exercise fades the moment you whisper, “I just don’t feel like it today… maybe later.” And of course, there’s
A client recently shared her daily struggle with anxiety. While she’s managing many aspects of life quite well, one silent saboteur keeps sneaking in: clutter. Her home, once a haven, now feels overwhelming. And here’s the kicker-she’s not alone. Many