How Do You Be Yourself as a Man?
Be Yourself? “The most important thing about a man is not what he does. It is who he becomes”—Dallas Willard …
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EMDR from a Therapist’s Perspective
What is EMDR? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy aids a client in trauma recovery, reducing anxiety, depression, and …
Stop Avoiding Your Anxiety!
You’ve heard the quote from FDR, “The only thing to fear is fear itself!” When it comes to anxiety, the …
Emotional Loneliness
Are we emotionally lonely? While we are still social distancing and following the recommended COVID protocols, many of us have …
Perinatal Loss
Losing a baby before or after birth (perinatal loss) is one of the most difficult experiences a parent will ever …
The Adventure of Vulnerability
Vulnerability – the Protagonist If beautiful and satisfying lives have a protagonist, it is vulnerability. Vulnerability is the act of …
Preparing for Marriage
Get Yourself Ready A wonderful way to prepare for marriage is to work on developing character traits within yourself that …
Self-care: Practices of Sacred Rest
It seems that uncertainty has become the operative view for everyone the past few months. If stress was already a …
An Introduction to Mindfulness
No doubt, you have heard of mindfulness as it has gained popularity both in popular culture and psychology. Let’s dive …
Working from Home and Online Schooling?
You Can Do It! Homeschooling Yesterday Online schooling is on the minds of many more parents now than in the …
Career Planning – Help Your College-Age Child
A Changed Career World The world of work has changed dramatically in a very short time, impacting career goals for …
What is Entitlement and How to Combat It
We all struggle with entitlement personally and intellectually. I thought entitlement was defined as “someone who is completely self-centered and …
Singleness in an Age of Disconnection
God’s Design for Romantic Intimacy As I leave my twenties behind me, my perspective on singleness has shifted. I have …
Getting Unstuck
Being stuck can be infuriating, especially when creating the life you desire demands action. What happened? Perhaps you are agonizing …
Navigating Separation or Divorce
Navigating Separation or Divorce In my previous article on marriages, I presented the idea that diagnosing the health of a …
Lamenting For Justice
Each year, on Memorial Day in America, we remember the brave and fallen soldiers who have fought for our country. …
Living in Freedom After EMDR Therapy
Healing From the Past Do you ever feel like past events or traumas haunt you? Do you wish you could …
Alcoholics Anonymous – The Twelve Steps
The Beginning of the Journey Many years ago I was beginning that long, uphill journey toward sobriety. In spite of …
Balance your Day, Balance your Mind
There are a lot of things I will be okay with leaving behind as we slowly move back into “normal” …
The Beauty of Anger
The Beautiful Design of Anger “I don’t really get angry.” Have you found yourself uttering those words before? Many of …