You’ve had a long day. You answered dozens of emails, sat through multiple meetings, juggled parenting, work, or errands—and now you’re standing in front of your fridge wondering what to eat for dinner. The idea of making one more decision feels like too much. If this...
Feeling afraid that someone might leave you, pull away, or reject you isn’t uncommon—but when those fears become persistent or shape your relationships, it may be a sign of deeper abandonment wounds. At Cook Counseling, we often work with individuals who don’t...
We’ve all heard the term “helicopter parent”—maybe even used it in frustration or jest. But what does it really mean, and how can you tell if it applies to your own experience or parenting style? At Cook Counseling, we see how these parenting patterns can shape...
Parenting is one of the most rewarding—and most challenging—roles a person can take on. Every decision feels important, from what you feed your child to how you respond when they misbehave. At the heart of many of these decisions lies your parenting style, the...
When people hear the word “autism,” they often think of classic traits like difficulty with social interactions, sensory sensitivities, or rigid routines. But there’s a lesser-known profile of autism that looks a little different—Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)....
Imagine walking into work each day knowing you can be yourself—no second-guessing your words, no fear of judgment, no pressure to hide parts of who you are. That’s what psychological safety at work is all about: creating an environment where employees feel valued,...
