Full Focus Counseling
Scott Thode, LPC
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What does it mean to care? Is it a feeling? On some level, sure. But that’s just a starting point. A thought? It probably involves thinking too, but we shouldn’t stop there. Action? Yes, absolutely. Action may be the most central ingredient. But there is more to it, especially with the highest forms of caring. Dedication and time? Yes and yes. A kind of formula is beginning to emerge. And as we… Read More
Problems can feel like a dark landscape, and the way we think about them is like a flashlight. Shift the beam even slightly, and what once felt overwhelming becomes navigable. As a therapist, I think a lot about how people approach problems. I’m always keeping in mind whether a change in perspective can modulate the stress response— which, in turn, opens the door to relatively calmer, clearer, and more adaptive thinking. When… Read More
I wrote a poem about an ocean wave. It’s a true story. I was in the ocean once Floating on my back Minding my business The waters were quite calm I was at peace Unexpectedly A wave caught me Rolled me over Slammed me against the ocean floor My body thrashed uncontrollably Salt water torpedoed through my nose There was nothing I could do Then the wave let up And it was… Read More
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