Managing Your Family
Looking to the Future It’s a new year, and I spent the end of 2020 thinking forward to ten years …
Team Posts
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 …
A Season of Hope for Adult Children of Alcoholics
A Child’s Confusion Festive, colorful lights illuminated the boughs of the Christmas tree. The scent of fresh pine filled the …
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 …
Relationship University: Lesson 1
LESSON 1: Understanding Your Negative Relational Patterns and Core Beliefs To drive a vehicle in this country you are required …
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 …
Welcome your Reactivity
Reactivity – where does it come from? It can happen in an instant. Circumstances collide with the wounds in our …
The Adventure of Vulnerability
Vulnerability – the Protagonist If beautiful and satisfying lives have a protagonist, it is vulnerability. Vulnerability is the act of …
Love Yourself Well
“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” John 15:12 Most of us are …
Preparing for Marriage
Get Yourself Ready A wonderful way to prepare for marriage is to work on developing character traits within yourself that …
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 …
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 …
Life’s “True” Perspective”
Hope in Uncertain Times In these days of uncertainty and with so many changes in our lives, we need hope. …
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” …