Finding Relief with Intensive Trauma Therapy
Trauma can cast a long, dark shadow on one’s life, affecting mental and emotional well-being in profound ways. Fortunately, advances …
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The Biblical Perspective on Nude Pictures in Marriage
A Consideration for Christian Husbands As a counselor who works with sexual addiction, I run into many manifestations of sexual …
Performance Parenting
You Are Not Your Kid’s Behavior Every parent has a Target story… My son was 3 years old when it …
Addressing “Mom Guilt”
Being a mother is quite complex. It is a combination of many joyful and challenging moments. There are times when …
There is Hope after Trauma
I have found myself in several conversations recently, both with clients and friends, where the other person has implied that …
About Me ~ Becky Philo
I’m Becky Philo, and I am honored to walk with you on your journey. God planted a seed in my …
Overcoming Emotional Detachment
What is Emotional Detachment? Emotional Detachment is a state of being unable to fully experience and engage with one’s own …
Healing Trauma with Exercise Therapy
Defining Trauma Trauma is characterized by a sudden (rather than gradual) interruption of a person’s fundamental view of the world …
The Healing Power of Intensive Trauma Therapy
You have been on your therapy journey for a while and feel okay, but life could be better. You and …
Parenting a Child with ADHD?
You Are The Magic Ingredient! September means that school is back in full swing! Many parents appreciate the consistency and …
Forgiveness and Empathy
My job brings me face-to-face with people deeply wounded by those who should have kept them safe. Whether a parent …
Snowplow Parenting vs Fostering Resilience
What is Snowplow Parenting? Snowplow parenting seeks to remove obstacles facing a child to spare them from failure, distress, or …
Grace for Parenting a Sensory Sensitive Child
I was in a virtual session with a client when I heard my three-year-old run up the stairs and away …
This World Is a Scary Place
Copyrighted material excerpted from GREATER POWER by Patrick Caffrey, LPC Feelings — or rather emotions, which is a better word, because …
When Your Spouse Won’t Get Help
I’m sure that most of us in a committed relationship have thought to ourselves at some point that our spouse …
Life Transitions
Making Peace with Change Ecclesiastes 3:1 says, “there is a time for everything and a season for every activity under …
The Nature of Trauma and How To Heal, Part 2
What is the process of healing from trauma? In this article, I will answer this frequently asked question and provide …
Connecting With Your Teen
Connecting with your teen may seem harder than ever in a world of distractions, busyness, and technology. Here are some …
What is Spiritual Bypass?
Spiritual bypass is a way of using spiritual practices and beliefs to avoid dealing with unresolved psychological issues. We often forget …
Mental Health Awareness Month
In 1949 the National Association of Mental Health, now called Mental Health America, declared May Mental Health Awareness Month. It …