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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 The Race of Grief with Endurance and Faith
Running is one of my favorite hobbies. I’m not an accomplished athlete, just an average runner who enjoys the structure …
Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life
A Biblical Approach to Mental Renewal In the counseling room, I often remind clients of this truth: your thoughts shape …
How to Stay Addicted
Five Sure-Fire Strategies to Stay Stuck (…and what to do instead) If you’re looking to stay trapped in your addiction …
Shame: God’s Path to Healing
A Biblical Approach to Breaking the Cycle of Shame Shame is one of the most paralyzing emotions a person can …
Fighting Porn Addiction, Part 2
Follow the link to read Part 1 of this series on the addictive power of pornography and porn addiction. Internet …
Rainbow in the Sky
While leaving the office one evening in December, I saw the most beautiful, full rainbow. It literally stopped me in …
Navigating Suffering While Maintaining Your Faith
Hard things happen to all of us, but sometimes, it feels like more than we can take. It’s often more …
Fighting Porn Addiction, Part 1
This article is the first in a series on fighting the addictive power of pornography. The series aims to explain …
Matrescence
The Transition Period to Becoming a Mother Did you know that there is an anthropological term that defines the transition …
Take Up the Cross
In a recent episode of The Chosen, a television series created, co-written, and directed by Dallas Jenkins, I watched the …
Codependency, Part 3b
How do you war with your imperfections? In this next installment on Codependency, we focus on the relationship we have …