When we fall in love with our spouses or partners, we never imagine that someday the honeymoon phase might end. We want to believe those Hollywood romantic comedies that make us believe we will “live happily ever after.”The truth is, all couples have their fair share of ups and downs. That’s natural. Healthy relationships require a lot of work. But...[ read more ]
As we wind down the 2021 year, it has become more important that we as a people reach out to one another more The Organization Empowering Women Empowerment Women is a global movement that has been growing since 2013, with the goal of connecting women with financial services and resources to meet their economic potential and improve the welfare of...[ read more ]
3 Ways to Develop a Lifetime of EmpowermentOne of the most important things in life is your relationships with other people, because no one can make it through life alone. Your relationships are what give you strength and comfort, and give your life meaning and purpose, leading to lifelong empowerment . These three ways to develop a lifetime of empowerment...[ read more ]
When working with couple’s towards conflict resolution. The first question I ask them is: “what is one step you can take to work towards a solution?” Being able to work towards healing and restoration in a relationship means creating a mental shift from focusing on all the areas the other partner is lacking, and begin to focus on what steps are...[ read more ]
Being an authentic person is something you may hear said from time to time. Many people do not know the answer to the question “how do I be my authentic self?”, because they don’t understand the question. It wasn’t until I became much older, after hearing this question, that I understood it. What do you mean my “authentic” self? My...[ read more ]
Although mental health is something that we are all touched by, many choose to be silent about the impact of mental health on our daily lives. While there has been more awareness with famous athletes being open about their struggles; many people often choose to struggle on their own. This week we celebrated World Mental Health Day to bring...[ read more ]
Why am I here? Ok, so not the deep philosophical question of “Why am I here?” but more the “What is my role here?”. Going a step further, let’s take a look at why I, April Daniel am here but also why you are here. First, I can tell you why I am here with great certainty. I am here...[ read more ]
Narcissism, a term we hear but what exactly does it mean? The definition of a narcissist is "a person who has excessive interest or pleasure, or admiration of themselves." In other words, someone who is self-centered, unwilling to admit fault, lacks empathy, and struggles to make emotional connections. How one develops this personality trait stems from several different factors including...[ read more ]
I love counseling. It’s like walking in your shoes, living out your experience. Not only do I learn about you and your challenges, I also feel some of what you feel. I get to see some of your worst moments. I vicariously feel your fear, loneliness, and confusion. Forgive me for this comparison. I use it only to give you...[ read more ]
When you catch your reflection as you walk past the grocery store window, there are three common reactions. The “I look good,” the “keep walking, I have places to be,” and the “oh… that’s what I look like?” I can almost guarantee that everyone has experienced all three of these reactions. And while the last reaction can help someone make...[ read more ]
