Counseling On Demand

Let's face it, sometimes we make mistakes.  But what about when we make those same mistakes over and over.  What about those times when we know it's a mistake but we do it anyway?   Even those times when we're completing a project, or performing a task where we KNOW it should be done a certain way, but we decided to take a different route.. What are we thinking?!See our website for privacy information.

It's something we'll all deal with at some point.  Grief.   How do we deal with grief?  We've heard of the stages of loss, but are those accurate? Are they the same for everyone?  Today Fred Riley takes on the fear of loss, and how to deal with grief in part one of this weeks topic.See our website for privacy information.

It's time to give ourselves a break, as well as a pat on the back.  We're all getting better, and better each and every day. Don't believe us? Well, here's seven (or is it eight?) ways that you rock!See our website for privacy information.

Why is it that some people will hold loyalty to a person, team, or thought even after they're proven wrong?  Is it more important to us to be loyal than correct?   Is it group thinking? Mob mentality? What are we thinking?See our website for privacy information.

It seems that school shootings are becoming more common. But it's not just shootings, bullying, suicide, depression, and anxiety are all very much a problem for our kids.  How can we deal with these high profile situations better when they come across our screens and headlines? What resources do our students have when it comes to dealing with these issues? See our website for privacy information.

Recently, a guy.  We'll call him "Jon" was working as a wedding DJ.  Something he's done professionally for over two decades.  But this time, he was DJing a wedding for a family that had by coincidence invited some high school friends of Jon.  What happened when these friends told him he should play a song that was highly inappropriate for the setting?  Well, let's just say it left him wondering "What was I thinking?"See our website for privacy information.

Many of us do, and may not even know it.  A "zombie parasite" is that person that makes it all about them. They take and take, and give nothing back. Just like an actual parasite, they can be tricky. They can change their surroundings to help them grow and even take over their host. Unfortunately for some, the zombie parasite turns out to be a close friend, or even a family member. Today Dr. Riley will help us identify potential parasites in our lives, and help us with ways to deal with them.See our website for privacy information.

We all have at least one friend or family member that you don't discuss certain topics with. But what about our friends that we want to engage or debate certain things with? How do we keep ourselves civil and polite when important matters come up in conversation? Dr. Fred Riley helps navigate the muddy water between the issues and the relationship.See our website for privacy information.

We've all heard that we should be bold, different, stand out! Yet, it's in our nature to follow the group.  Today Dr. Fred Riley explains group behavior and even shares his own experience with following the crowd.See our website for privacy information.

Recently it's all about something called the "MOMO Challenge".  A challenge that supposedly pops up in kids videos on Youtube and tells our kids to do dangerous things. Turns out much of what we heard was an overreaction. But was it a hoax?  Not exactly. MOMO is just another example of chain letters and ghost stories that we all grew up with. Only now this is much more serious thanks to the internet. So was it real?  Yes.  And no. See our website for privacy information.

Today we discuss the tradition of moving. In this case, specifically moving Fred's office furniture from one side of town to the other. With a slight pause to retrieve a couch that flew out of the truck on the freeway. Why didn't you tie it down Fred? What were you thinking?!See our website for privacy information.

Ever feel like your friends and neighbors are more put together than you because of social media? Well, you're not alone! In fact, it's likely they feel the same about you. After all, it's not like you post unflattering images of your life online. Today Fred Riley tells us how to separate fiction from reality when sharing in your friend's adventures online.See our website for privacy information.

Let's say a neighbor approaches you and is accusing you of ripping them off.  They're angry.  They're yelling, screaming.  Possibly even threatening to retaliate.  What is the proper response?  Obviously there is a misunderstanding of some sort, but how do you de-escalate this situation while not compromising your own integrity?  Drank Riley has that and more in this edition of Counseling On Demand.See our website for privacy information.

Some parents think what was I thinking even getting into this job. Fred was thinking about hard parenting and fatherhood can be. The dad jokes are strong in this episode. Fred talks about his personal transition from dad jokes to magic tricks. Online: gettingback2life.com Instagram: @rileycounselingSee our website for privacy information.

No matter how old you are, or where you are in life. Chances are you've had those moments where you question your own worth.  This episode, Dr. Frank gives us tips on how to find your smile, no matter how long it's been since these doubts first entered your life.  Then helps us return to the point where we knew how much value we have.See our website for privacy information.

We all have them. Even children as young as a year old. Research about devices like tablets and phones has finally started to come out so we can finally start understanding the impact they can have on adults and children. Parents know, getting a child on a device to listen can be nearly impossible. We also talk about studies that look at a link between depression and devices. Enjoy the content? Give us a rating and review.See our website for privacy information.

Human rating is the extent to which we compare ourselves to other people. Our talents, abilities, possessions, all get rated against other people. On the positive side, human rating can motivate us to do better. But it can also really weigh us down.See our website for privacy information.

Individuals with depression are good pretenders. They become masters at flying under the radar and hiding their depression. Maybe this describes you or someone in your life. People think of sadness when they think of depression. Yes, that's part of it, but there are other symptoms as well. Lack of interest in things, trouble sleeping, fatigue, poor appetite, excessive worry. Do you find yourself "what iffing"? Speculating on the bad things that might happen? Do you have other self- defeating thoughts?See our website for privacy information.

You've been in a restaurant and noticed your spouse totally disconnected. Maybe you've seen people that should be connected, but they're totally not. Their face is down in a device. Letting a device interrupt a moment sends a message of rejection.See our website for privacy information.

Here are a few things you can do with your spouse as a booster shot for emotional intimacy. Everyone's relationship is in a different place and this may be an uncomfortable place to go, but this podcast is about change. Emotional intimacy are feelings that are shared toward each other. Shared experiences bring us together and helps us think about each other more. These experiences can be both happy and sad, but they help keep us together.See our website for privacy information.