by Debbie Tudor | Aug 17, 2017 | Anxiety, Codependency, Counseling, Depression, Divorce, News
Gaslighting refers to a person’s attempt to deny reality long enough to wear you down until you believe them. Debbie Tudor, WIEBGE Certified Therapist Debbie Tudor, LPC-Supervisor Certified Recovery Therapist for Clients Dealing With Narcissists “Debbie,...
by Debbie Tudor | Jun 16, 2016 | Anxiety, Codependency, Communication, Counseling, Depression, Divorce
What Therapy Stage Are You In? THERAPY STAGE – SURVIVAL: Virtually all counseling clients start at this level. You are in crisis, at a low point, depressed or anxious. My focus here is an immediate and practical prescription for helping you regain hope and basic...
by Debbie Tudor | May 5, 2016 | Anxiety, Counseling, Depression, Divorce, Sleep Issues
Ten Signs You May Need Professional Therapy We all go through challenging times in our lives, but some experiences are worse than others. There is no problem that can’t be eased—a little or a lot—by seeking professional counseling. Some problems are like a sore...
by Debbie Tudor | Mar 2, 2016 | Communication, Divorce
What might you imagine is one of the biggest stressors that convince people to seek counseling? Is it fear of death, disease, or unemployment? Actually, it’s a fear of being seen as selfish and therefore, being disapproved of. It’s the conflict between knowing in your...
by Debbie Tudor | May 5, 2015 | Communication, Counseling, Divorce
Bids For Emotional Connection Each day, our partners make many attempts to connect with us, both verbal and nonverbal. World renowned couples research, Dr. John Gottman calls these attempts “bids” for emotional connection. A bid can be a question, a look, an...
by Debbie Tudor | Dec 16, 2014 | Anxiety, Counseling, Depression, Divorce
“What’s wrong with me?” my patient (fictional) asked, shredding the tissue in her hands as she wept on my couch. “Shouldn’t the Holidays be a happy time of year? Why can’t I feel Christmassy and jolly?” And she is not alone. When you think of all of the people who are...