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 …
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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 …
Why “Sleep Hygiene” Hasn’t Fixed Your Insomnia
The Most Repeated Sleep Advice on the Internet A sleep‑deprived life is not a happy existence, so if you have …
Navigating Your Way Through an Unwanted Divorce
Divorce is rarely a decision made lightly—and for many, it is not a decision they wanted at all. As faith‑integrated …
About Me ~ Dorothy Kuo
Hello! My name is Dorothy Kuo, and I am grateful to be returning to the mental health counseling field after …
What Parents Should Know About Therapy With Kids and Teens
Introduction If you’re a parent considering counseling for your child, you might be wondering how it’s different from the type …
Breaking the Cycle of Numbing, Avoidance and Silent Struggle
Many people may appear “fine” from the outside. They go to work, show up for their families, spend time with …
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 …