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Cheryl Gowin, Counselor and Dennis Gowin, Director of Discovery Counseling Center. Contact us with your feedback, comments, issues or questions at 434-808-2426 or dgowin@discoverycounseling.org.

The Power of Gratitude

The Power of Gratitude

Have you seen a Facebook challenge that dares you to post something for the next 10 days for which you are grateful?  The challenge is to show…

Building Self-Esteem

Building Self-Esteem

What do you think of yourself?  Do you accept, respect, trust, and believe in yourself?  A healthy level of self-esteem means you appreciate yourself without unwarranted self-criticism;…

Out of Denial – Taking the First Step

Out of Denial – Taking the First Step

You decided to stop denying there are issues in your life.  You are ready to take the first step to face your problems.  But you feel like…

Tis the Season

Tis the Season

The air is crisp, almost with a feel of snow.  The kids are out of school playing in the family room.  Your inlaws confirmed; yes, they will…

Shaken Not Stirred

Shaken Not Stirred

Ok, so starting this week’s chat with a line from a James Bond movie may seem strange.  But, if you are part of a blended family this…

Defensive?

Defensive?

Why are you being so defensive?   How many times have you heard this?  How often have you tried to talk with your spouse, a friend, or…

Do I Have an Eating Disorder?

Do I Have an Eating Disorder?

It is holiday time again with what may seem like daily feasts and parties.  For some of us, the struggle is limiting our intake of food.  For…

Conflict Resolution – Easy Steps

Conflict Resolution – Easy Steps

It’s holiday time!  What comes to mind when you hear that phrase?  Traveling, favorite meals, traditions?  Or do you picture spending time trying to avoid another major…

Family Counseling Needed?

Family Counseling Needed?

Does this describe you?  The world is fallen, and it fell on me; the world is a mess, and it’s messing with my family and me.  In…

Fall and Feelings

Fall and Feelings

Have you noticed the foliage changing from summer green to fall colors?  Have you joined in cheering a football game, drunk a pumpkin spice latte, smelled fire…