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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 is one of my favorite hobbies. I’m not an accomplished athlete, just an average runner who enjoys the structure …

A Biblical Approach to Mental Renewal In the counseling room, I often remind clients of this truth: your thoughts shape …

Five Sure-Fire Strategies to Stay Stuck (…and what to do instead) If you’re looking to stay trapped in your addiction …

Part 2: The Importance of Marital Communication Goals Marriage Communication, Part 1, emphasized the importance of establishing safety in the …

There are few things more painful than a rift within your family. No one sets out to have these occur, …

I’ll admit it–coming to a therapy session can be uncomfortable! There you are, being incredibly vulnerable, and you don’t get …

Atlanta has many lovely attributes, from the sports teams to the trees, but unfortunately, it is notorious for its massive …

“Why do people behave the way they do?” I remember staring at this sign in my high school psychology class …

I’m Nicholas Bernier, and I look forward to the opportunity to walk alongside you toward growth and healing. Through my …

I am excited and honored to be joining the team at Restoration Counseling of Atlanta! I believe God paved a …

Seeking through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God Except for those persons living in caves for …

It’s maintenance day aboard our boat, Knot 2 Late. The sea strainers need cleaning, and it’s time to inspect the …

Through God’s ongoing sanctification of my spirituality, I often struggle with the tug-of-war between humility and confidence. How can these …

Children need secure and consistent relationships in their lives. God designed us to need safety, security, and love in our …

How Do You War With Your Dependency and Immaturity? We have spent several articles exploring the five essential aspects of …

As someone who has experienced Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and now as a therapist who has worked with anxiety disorders for …

Why Change Is a Communal Project Solo Growth Is, Well… Really Hard Your most formidable foe is you. If you’ve …

Part 2: Connections are Crucial Welcome to Part 2 in my series, “Lessons Learned from Researching Resilience.” In this series, …

A Biblical Approach to Breaking the Cycle of Shame Shame is one of the most paralyzing emotions a person can …