Parker Counseling, Inc.
Counseling and Life Coaching for individuals,
families and adolescents.
Barbara L. Riste, MBA, MA, LPC

Blog Posts

Honesty

As we continue our relationship series on healthy relationships, the next pillar to discuss is honesty. You may question why it’s necessary to talk about honesty. The concept of honesty is (...Read More)

Honor

Greetings! This is the second instalment in our series regarding the pillars of a healthy and mutually satisfying relationship. Last month’s discussion was on respect. This month’s topic is (...Read More)

Respect

This month begins a series of topics discussing the pillars of healthy relationships. Relationships can be looked at like a house. A house has to have a solid foundation – if there are structural (...Read More)

Proper Breathing

This month’s discussion is on proper breathing. You may wonder, why talk about breathing. Yes, breathing is an autonomic (involuntary) function of the body. Breathing also can be done voluntarily (...Read More)

Resolutions

For many of us the start of a new year symbolizes a new and fresh approach to life. It can be a good time to evaluate our habits both good and bad. For example, many people resolve to start (...Read More)

Anger

This month’s topic is on anger. I don’t know about you, but it seems life just gets more complex, overwhelming and stressful. We are in a constant state of information overload: television, (...Read More)

Handling Fear

Handling fear and uncertainty can cause a lot of stress for everyone and creates tension in our relationships. Although the holidays are idealized as a happy and joyful time for one and all, the (...Read More)

Communication Skills

This month’s topic is on communication skills. Communication is one of those generic terms that can be misinterpreted by both speaker and listener. There are several pitfalls that people can fall (...Read More)

Women’s Health

This month’s newsletter focuses on womens health. Regardless of the season, we may face some type of emotional, physical or mental challenge. If not managed, these challenges can make us feel out (...Read More)

Mental Fitness

This month’s topic is on navigating and staying the course in your life. We all have a tendency to get swept away in the harried tempo of modern day society. Making a conscious effort and (...Read More)