By Randy Moraitis, MA, BCPC, CPC Have you heard the joke, “A codependent is a person who, when they die, someone else’s life flashes before their eyes?” That joke is really an unfortunate sign of the times and indicative of just how widespread codependency is. So exactly what is a codependent? Melody Beattie, a leading […]
By Randy Moraitis, MA, BCPC Wellness is a hot topic right now. A quick Google search of the word “wellness” will net 490 million hits. That is a huge amount of interest in the subject of wellness. So just what is “wellness”? According to the Oxford Dictionary, wellness is “the state or condition of being in good physical […]
By Randy Moraitis, MA, BCPC Most people hate conflict and would rather avoid conflict altogether than work towards a solution. Here is a five step plan for you to use next time you have a conflict with a friend, family member, or significant other. 1. Check Your Anger. Be sure your anger is under control. Thomas Jefferson once said, […]
I have heard said that the number one greatest human fear is public speaking, and the number two human fear is death. To paraphrase Jerry Seinfeld, this means that more people would rather be the deceased at a funeral than the person giving the eulogy. As someone who has gone from a deathly fear of public speaking, to […]
By Randy Moraitis, MA, BCPC, CPC While in a counseling session recently with a young couple, one of them was heard to say that they really have a problem with organized religion. That got me thinking. Sometimes I have a problem with organized religion, too. And I am a licensed and ordained pastor. The truth is that many […]
By Randy Moraitis, MA, BCPC, CPC Depression is real. Depression is one of the greatest afflictions and killers of our time. According to the National Institute of Mental Health 18.8 million Americans have depressive disorders each year. That is nearly 10% of the adult population in our country. Depression is real, depression is prevalent, and […]
By Randy Moraitis, MA, BCPC In my last blog post concepts from the book The 5 Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman were discussed. Here we look at a later work by Dr. Chapman (along with Jennifer Thomas) called The Five Love Languages of Apology—How to Experience Healing in All Your Relationships. The main premise in […]
By Randy Moraitis, MA, CIP, BCPC 1. What’s up with mistletoe? Mistletoe, the only plant to rival roses for inspiring kisses, was originally used by Druid priests 200 years before the birth of Christ in their winter celebrations. They revered the plant since it had no roots yet remained green during the cold months of […]
By Randy Moraitis, MA, CIP, BCPC The holidays are rapidly approaching and most of us have this ideal image of how we want our family lives to be full of joy and peace during this special time of year. This ideal is challenging enough in traditional family systems, but for those who are in a […]
What’s In Your Tank? In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), one of the most popular and effective martial arts, there is this concept of the “tank”. BJJ is a very physically and mentally taxing activity. Often times how well you do is determined not only by your skill or your strength, but by what’s left in your tank. Everyone starts out […]
