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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
A Grace-Filled Reset
Prioritizing Yourself This Fall As we gear back up for the beginning of the school year, it is naturally a …
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 …
Growing in Godfidence
Through God’s ongoing sanctification of my spirituality, I often struggle with the tug-of-war between humility and confidence. How can these …
Codependency, Part 3C
How Do You War With Your Dependency and Immaturity? We have spent several articles exploring the five essential aspects of …
Matrescence
The Transition Period to Becoming a Mother Did you know that there is an anthropological term that defines the transition …
The Shape of Our Identity
Why Our Family of Origin Matters Family dynamics are complex, shaped not only by individual personalities but also by the …
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 …
The Power of a Label
Our brains love labels. A label simplifies, organizes, and help us feel like we understand. It is satisfying to put …
A Life Transition
It’s the beginning of the school year for many people or families. This time of year can trigger all sorts …
Helping Your Adolescent (and Yourself) Survive & Thrive the Individuation Process
My firstborn just turned 11 and is entering middle school in a few weeks. I’m still confused about how we …
A Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words
Family Fun and Missed Expectations Summertime often includes family beach vacations, road trips, and family reunions. They can be the …
I Get By With a Little Help From My Friends
Do you ever feel so overwhelmed by life tasks that you do not know how you will make it to …
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 …
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 …