Resources
Advice and tips for individuals and families by Rick Lancaster
Recognizing the Early Signs of Alcohol or Drug Dependency
Published by Rick Lancaster Counseling LLC | Jefferson City, MO Dependency rarely announces itself. It builds slowly, often disguised as stress relief, a way to unwind, or just "how things are right now." By the time most people or their loved ones recognize a real...
How to Communicate Better With Your Partner (Without Fighting)
Published by Rick Lancaster Counseling LLC | Jefferson City, MO Most couples don't come to counseling because they've stopped loving each other. They come because every conversation about something that matters turns into an argument — or worse, into silence. If you...
Back-to-School Anxiety in Children
Published by Rick Lancaster Counseling LLC | Jefferson City, MO New backpacks, fresh school supplies, early bedtimes — and for a lot of kids, a knot in the stomach that doesn't go away once the first day arrives. If your child seems more clingy, irritable, or...
Loving Someone With Narcissistic Traits
Published by Rick Lancaster Counseling LLC | Jefferson City, MO If you've spent time searching "narcissistic partner" or "how do I know if I'm dealing with a narcissist," you're probably already exhausted. Relationships with someone who has strong narcissistic traits...