Relationships

22 Oct

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, relationships, therapy, Comments Off

Have you buried yourself beneath the needs of others?

Do you keep placing your life behind everyone else’s? Do you focus so much on the happiness of those around you that you forget about your own? Are you putting your personal well being on the back burner as soon as you get out of bed? As women, we are taught to take care of, … Continue reading »

09 Oct

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, relationships, therapy, trauma, 2 Comments

Healing is your responsibility.

If you have ever been the victim of any kind of traumatic event or on the receiving end of being deeply hurt, you know it can be extremely difficult to navigate your way through the pain. You’ve most likely already had to fight your way through a sea of fear, shame, guilt, crippling self-doubt and … Continue reading »

24 Sep

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, relationships, self-esteem, therapy, Comments Off

Sorry, Not Sorry…

Do you apologize like it’s your job? Do you have a knee-jerk tendency to over-apologize? Do you use apologizes to placate people and smooth things over? Do you say you’re the one who is sorry in order to avoid conflict even though it’s not your fault? Do you apologize for having an opinion or for … Continue reading »

18 Sep

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, Comments Off

Why is this happening to me? Here’s a better question….

Do you ever feel that the universe is against you? That your boss hates you? You have horrible luck? You’re the only one that can’t seem to get it together or you’re certain you’ll be hurt in this new relationship? Are you thinking that for every 3 steps forward, something bad will happen that will … Continue reading »

02 Sep

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, boundaries, Comments Off

What do you not allow? Does anybody know?

Have you ever felt emotionally drained after spending time with someone? Does a friend demand too much of your time in unreasonable ways? Has a partner belittled your feelings or ideas? Does an employer make unreasonable demands? Are you aware of the impact people, places and things have on your energy? Pay attention to what … Continue reading »

21 Aug

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, relationships, 1 Comment

Changing Your Environment

Are you grasping at straws? Do you sit around waiting for people to change the toxic environment they created? Do you walk on eggshells with your family? Do you feel that your relationships are sucking the energy out of you? Are you in a hostile work environment that’s immoral, unfair or dramatic? The longer you … Continue reading »

24 Jul

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, relationships, Comments Off

What do you tolerate?

Do you accept your own excuses? Have you stopped taking care of yourself? Are you miserable in your career, but it pays well? Do you have unsupportive friends? Do you put up with people disrespecting you? Do you criticize yourself or hold on to your fears? Take a deeper look at what things you allow … Continue reading »

22 Jun

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, relationships, 6 Comments

An open book.

At what point in a relationship should you share the intimate details of your life? How willing are you to disclose your entire past to someone you’re involved with? Each of us has to make a judgment call regarding our level and timing of disclosure. As our comfort level increases and our sense of trust … Continue reading »

17 Jun

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, Comments Off

Happy Fathers Day!

This Father’s Day, we take time to honor those men who show up, lead, love, mentor, sacrifice and step-up. A father figure is more than biological, and may be a stepfather, father-in-law, grandfather, uncle or brother who is a role model, leader or inspirational man who has helped influence you. You do not go unnoticed. … Continue reading »

13 Jun

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, SelfWorth, Comments Off

Still Trying to Prove Your Worth? Here’s why you shouldn’t.

Do you feel you don’t deserve someone great? Do you fight for approval, attention or recognition? Do you fight to keep personal relationships (even the toxic ones) in tact so you can prove you’re lovable? Do you believe that you’ll eventually get what you want out of your relationships if you just keep proving you’re … Continue reading »