by Mark Cagle, LPC | Couples
They say that sometimes the best offense is a good defense. Some people adhere to this rhetoric in their relationships by enlisting the help of the third Horseman of the Apocalypse- Defensiveness. Defensiveness is simply defined as the act of protecting oneself from...
by Mark Cagle, LPC | Parenting
There is little that could impact your relationship with your partner more than having a baby. If you thought that having a child would solidify and strengthen your relationship, I have some bad news for you. Research from the Gottman Institute in Seattle tells us...
by Mark Cagle, LPC | Stress
Ah, the holidays- the carols, the gatherings, the festivities… For many, it really is the most wonderful time of the year. But with the hustle and bustle of every holiday season, there can be more pressure and more stress. Stress is an unfortunate byproduct of...
by Mark Cagle, LPC | Anxiety, Better Living, Depression, Mindfulness
Over the years, I have met countless people who are convinced that counseling does not work. Either they’ve tried it or know someone who did, and it didn’t work for them. How can this be true when the research says otherwise? The truth is that effective...
by Mark Cagle, LPC | Mindfulness
What do people tend to think of when someone mentions mindfulness? Many people think of meditation, or Buddhism, or some Zen monk off on a mountain somewhere. And if I were to ask you who are the experts in mindfulness, what would you say? Probably those same Buddhist...