Braided Resilience: Finding Beauty in the Healing Journey
Redefining What It Means to Be Resilient When we think of resilience, many of us picture strength, perseverance, or the …
Conscious Contact with God
Hey, Charlie. The Restoration Counseling Newsletter printed another article by that old guy who always writes about alcoholics. What do you want …
The Effects of Helicopter Parenting on Kids and Parents
A Christian Perspective Today’s parents face increasing struggles with the pressures and uncertainties of raising children in today’s world, and …
Wisdom That Guards the Heart
Lessons from Proverbs 7 At Restoration Counseling of Atlanta, our mission is to walk with those who are seeking restoration—especially …
How To Get the Most Out Of Therapy
Therapy is an investment. A worthwhile one in my opinion, but an investment, nonetheless. And as I contemplated my article …
What Is Trauma?
I sometimes say that my job is being a “trauma therapist.” What does that mean? I have family members who …
The Ache That Guides Us
It’s difficult to sit in the discomfort of wanting something that feels perpetually out of reach. I want to feel …
Compassion, Faith, and Facts for Suicide Awareness Month
Every September, communities around the world observe Suicide Awareness Month to break the silence, dispel stigma, and bring hope to …
When the Weight of Failure Won’t Let Go
The very first thing I need to admit to you as I begin this article is that I don’t have …
Can We Do EMDR Online?
“Yes! We can do EMDR online. Not only is it helpful, for many people it is an excellent choice!” EMDR …
A Grace-Filled Reset
Prioritizing Yourself This Fall As we gear back up for the beginning of the school year, it is naturally a …
Conflict Management
THE INNER WORK OF CONFLICT We are relational beings, created for connection. Naturally, relational conflicts arise all around us – …
Parenting With Connection Over Correction, Part 2
When we think of the term correction in parenting, we assume we’re just correcting our children. However, there is often …
The Addiction Cycle, Pornography, and Shame
In the fight against addiction, the addiction cycle is one of the most important concepts to understand and apply. Originally …
Running The Race of Grief with Endurance and Faith
Running is one of my favorite hobbies. I’m not an accomplished athlete, just an average runner who enjoys the structure …
Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life
A Biblical Approach to Mental Renewal In the counseling room, I often remind clients of this truth: your thoughts shape …
How to Stay Addicted
Five Sure-Fire Strategies to Stay Stuck (…and what to do instead) If you’re looking to stay trapped in your addiction …
Healthy Marriage Communication
Part 2: The Importance of Marital Communication Goals Marriage Communication, Part 1, emphasized the importance of establishing safety in the …
Reconciling Family Differences: A Christian Perspective
There are few things more painful than a rift within your family. No one sets out to have these occur, …
Feeling Pressure to Perform in Therapy
I’ll admit it–coming to a therapy session can be uncomfortable! There you are, being incredibly vulnerable, and you don’t get …