We asked some brilliant folks to tell us about the best advice they’ve ever given to a client and have highlighted some of the responses below.

Jana Rife

Recently, I had a client friend call me for advice. She enrolled in a flight training school and needed help with handling her nerves, nausea and also managing daily stress. The first thing I told her was to focus on her breath. I explained how just slowing down and paying attention to the inhale and exhale can bring a state of calm. I also gave her a few simple breathing techniques to try. I explained that going to a yoga class regularly would help her connect to her breath, give her confidence, improve flexibility and most importantly teacher her how to slide into that calm state when needed. Read more>>

Savannah Burton

As a clinician, my job is to help clients come up with their own solutions with guidance. Telling others what to do per say isn’t helpful in a lot of ways in the counseling relationship, but I have shared bits of advice here and there that have especially resonated with clients. One important phrase that I use a lot of my practice is, “No” is a complete sentence. Read more>>

Anna Dark

Accomplish a task everyday. No matter how small, accomplish something everyday. It could be as small as making your bed in the morning, to finishing a huge project!! It will instill a good habit, and before you know it, you will have established an excellent habit that will help make your days more organized and efficient!! Read more>>

Toni McKinley.

Growing up was difficult. My father was not a nice person. He would tell me he didn’t love me, which showed how he treated me. He had harsh punishments that didn’t fit the crime. They were meant to feel torturous, but not enough to leave a bruise on you. He did many bad things to me that I’m not particularly eager to talk about. It is difficult to talk about the people who are supposed to protect you, and they severely harm you instead. Read more>>