Author Archives: kellyjohnson

So today is July 5th, I’m one day late on this blog…  But I would like to write on FREEDOM.  On July 4th every year we realize again and again that our right to freedom was NEVER free and thousands of … Continue reading →

Have you been riddled with jealousy, maybe by a friend, family member, or co-worker? Perhaps you feel resentful after going into your friends’ brand new home?  Or maybe your bitter at the hands of an employees’ promotion? Or, you’re angry … Continue reading →

Defense Mechanism: (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires.   In life, sometimes defense mechanisms are healthy because they reduce anxiety, other times they are unhealthy because the existence of a defense mechanism prevent … Continue reading →

Divorce is an interesting topic; the research states that a little over 5o% of all marriages end up in divorce.  Wow…   When you ask someone why they divorce, their answers are all over the board, “Communication, affairs, addictions, lying, money … Continue reading →

Good Morning Blog Friends~ Every once in a while, I read a blog that is so good it is worth reproducing for the benefit of all society,  Pastor Mark Tidd of Highlands Church Denver wrote an excellent blog the other day  titled, “I … Continue reading →

In my work with couples, I constantly see couples bicker back and forth fighting about topics.  Couples we’ll fight about things like: “You never help around the house” “Your lazy, we’ll you pick up your things!!!” “Your driving is horrible, … Continue reading →

In life we all need understanding.  We all have a deep need to be understood, validated, and listened to.  I would say lack of understanding skills is the most significant issue I work with in couples counseling.  Couples, get in the … Continue reading →

As a Counselor and a Christ follower I wrestle with how these two fit together.  However, more recently I have come to an understanding of this and it has been a breath of fresh air.  Please hear me loud and … Continue reading →

Daily de-stressing is crucially important for overall emotional well-being.   With my current schedule of working about 60 per week I too can benefit from daily de-stressing.  Try these activities listed below:  Let me know what your thoughts are.  If you … Continue reading →

More recently I have been working with a significant amount of depressed clients.  There are several strategies that I give these clients when there trying to work through their depression.  First thing to note is, depression is a cycle of … Continue reading →