EFT Couples Therapy
The Demon Dialogues Do you feel like you are stuck in the same argument with your partner? Does it feel …
relationships
Pornography: Is it OK?
PORNOGRAPHY Is it okay for my husband to look at pornography? This is a fairly common question I hear from …
Taking Steps Towards Emotional Healing
Did you get a message growing up that strong emotions were bad or a sign of weakness? Or that having …
Forgiveness
STRONG OR WEAK? The word ‘forgiveness’ can often elicit a variety of emotions. Before you read any further, I invite …
Boundaries, Part 1
Are Your Problems Really About Boundaries? Boundaries are so important to overall emotional health. Knowing where our responsibilities lie and …
The Waters We Swim In
Over the past year, I participated in narrative-focused trauma training at The Allender Center. The program is centered around learning …
Finding Routine in the Midst of Summer
In the midst of summertime, any sort of routine or ritual may feel like it gets thrown out the window. …
Why is everyone else’s sex life better than mine?
Is everyone else more satisfied? Only 38-42% of women are satisfied with their sex life, and while that number increases …
Three Questions Key to a Healthy Parent/Teen Relationship
Over the years that I’ve been practicing as a therapist, I’ve seen a lot of parent-teen relationships—most of them were …
Getting to Know The Four Attachment Styles
“Connection is why we’re here. We are hardwired to connect with others, it’s what gives purpose and meaning to our …
In Between
“Culture eats strategy for breakfast” is a famous quote by leadership expert, Peter Drucker. He picked up on the undeniable …
Sex Addiction: Things to Know
Takeaways from Treating Sex Addiction As a counselor, I have treated sex addiction for 20 years. I have some key …
The Aftermath of Setting Boundaries
“Boundaries” like “self-care” is kind of a buzzword, isn’t it? If you’ve been to therapy or on the internet (aka …
Relational Justice
Understanding God’s Design of Justice Within Humanity – Part 2 This article is a continuation of my previous article Relational …
Self-Awareness: It Matters and It Doesn’t
What is self-awareness? Self-awareness is a popular phrase these days. It is not uncommon to hear someone described as self-aware …
Relational Justice
How do we understand God’s design of justice within humanity? “When we acknowledge Him as Lord, we recognize His ownership …
Joy: the Forgotten Key to a Beautiful Marriage
I want to tell you about a powerful, but often overlooked, mechanism to improve your marriage, increase your sense of …
A New Baby in the Home
Finding and Creating Balance Adjusting to a new baby is a major life change! It is essential to be as …
Reaching Out for Authentic Connection
There is a story in the Bible so important that three out of the four Gospels include it (Matthew 9:20-22; …
Emotional Health – What Does it Mean?
What does it mean to be emotionally healthy? Emotional health is one of the most underlooked and misunderstood concepts in …