Pioneering the Parenting Frontier
Navigating parenting can feel like pioneering an unexplored and unstable frontier. One day, it feels like familiar territory, and the …
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Emotional Maturity and Expression in Men, Part 2
Awareness “A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.” (Proverbs 25:28) Continuing on our …
The Connection Between Confidence and Risk
Recently, I’ve talked with many clients about taking risks. When we begin the discussion, I realize I am thinking about …
How To Become a Non-Angry Person, Part 2
In Part 1, we explored six practices that help interrupt anger before it takes over. But lasting freedom requires more …
How to Become a Non-Angry Person, Part 1
Experiencing the Miracle of Jean Valjean, Scrooge, and the Grinch We love stories of those who have been freed from …
Christian Integration Is More Than Prayer
A Gospel-Centered Vision for Counseling A young man sits across from me, head down and eyes filled with shame. Since …
The Intersection of Mental Health & Career Uncertainty
Most people assume career decisions are purely practical—find a job, earn a paycheck, and keep moving forward. In reality, our …
Getting It Together
Authors note: Pat is a recovering alcoholic who is happy to say that as of March 25, 2026 and by …
An Introduction to EMDR
My previous articles have discussed what the broad category of trauma is. Now I will introduce you to an evidence-based …
Anchor, Transformation, and Mission
A Therapeutic Framework for Healing This past week, I attended the Sexual Integrity Leadership Summit (SILS) in Atlanta. One of …
The Power of Perspective in Managing Anxiety
Growing up, my father was constantly making me and my sister practice reframing our statements in more positive and less …
Parenting Decisions: Value-based or Fear-based?
Imagine sailing out on the open seas for a long voyage and leaving shore with a beautiful destination in store. …
Religious OCD
Elisa walked down the aisle of the church. With a heavy heart, she knelt at the altar and whispered the …
On Moving Slower Than We Want
The Pace We Use to Stay Safe In a world that prizes speed and efficiency, it can feel dangerous not …
Why Play and Playfulness Are Vital to Romantic Relationships
Romantic relationships do not thrive solely on seriousness. While covenants, commitments, and shared responsibilities are essential, play is often the …
Connection: A Core Human Need
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth… Then God said, ‘Let us make man in our image …
Emotional Maturity and Expression in Men
Part 1: Community and Connection A man in isolation is dangerous. Without genuine connection, his desires will not only go …
“After I Found Out”
A wife’s story for a sexually addicted husband… I used to relax when you walked in the room. Now my …
How Being Rooted in Scripture Affects Your Mental Health
God has uniquely created us as holistic beings with physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual domains. These domains are intertwined, and …
Understanding the Struggles of Your Marriage
If you are reading this article, it is likely that you have been experiencing emotional distress that you acknowledge is …