The Task Appointed to You Alone: The Care of YOU
“How Are You? How Are You, Really?” Perhaps you have been asked this question recently. It can be difficult to …
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Your Brain Has a Mind of Its Own
Discussions of God’s existence frequently arrive at the observation that it’s not likely that something so ordered and so complicated …
Using Anxiety to Your Advantage
Everyone experiences anxiety to some extent- it is a 100% normal part of the human emotional experience, albeit an uncomfortable …
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 …
It Matters How You Talk to Yourself
Let’s Talk About Our Self-Talk Have you ever noticed that the way we talk to ourselves can be drastically different …
Codependency
Part 3a: How Do You War With Your Value & Vulnerability? In previous articles, we covered why it is important …
Pay Attention to Your Pain
Most people don’t enjoy pain. It has the power to prevent us from doing what we want to do or …
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 …
Mindfulness
Connecting With Yourself and Others Recently, I found myself in a hard season of parenting my youngest son. As is …
Overcoming Emotional Detachment
What is Emotional Detachment? Emotional Detachment is a state of being unable to fully experience and engage with one’s own …
I’ve Learned My Attachment Style, Now What?
With so much recent buzz around attachment styles, I’ve been curious about what you do once you’ve identified whether you …
Is an ADHD Spouse Challenging Your Marriage?
Part 2 Our last article examined what ADHD is and what symptoms regularly appear in marriage. Today, we will explore …
Quick Relief for Intrusive Thoughts
Intrusive thoughts are uninvited thoughts that come to mind and do not seem to be part of the natural flow …
Boundaries in Ministry
During my four years working for campus ministries, first at Auburn University and then at Georgia Tech, I realized how …
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 …
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 …
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 …