For some of us, the state of anxiety is so uncomfortable that we may fear that even mild anxiety will escalate into full blown panic. Understanding anxiety is a great…
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What is your strongest talent or gift? I believe my gift is faith and loyalty. As for talents, I have three: juggling, flipping coffee creamers onto each other, and blowing…
Forgiving means I’m okay with what happened. On the contrary, forgiveness has nothing to do with this. A person doesn’t choose to forgive because they somehow figured out a way…
Do you find yourself rehashing your terrible day with your spouse and somehow feel worse, not heard, or think your spouse has shutdown? John Gottman encourages us to develop our…
I often use the metaphor of darkness when working with my clients and referring to depression. When someone is struggling with depression they often note feeling hopeless and overwhelmed. One…
As parents, we don’t always understand our teens and their choices. It’s important for us to remember our teens are getting ready to become adults and this stage isn’t an…
Marriage is one of the most beautiful connections and bonds you can ever see. When you see a couple that has enjoyed a lifetime of joyfulness, you tend to know…
Be aware that your individual healing process comes from what God has built in each of us. Believe it or not, you already have the tools to explore your pain so…
Trauma is any deeply distressing or disturbing experience that causes mental/emotional anguish and pain. Everyone will experience some form of trauma in their lifetime. According to The National Center for…
What is your purpose for seeking counseling? Have you experienced a crisis or life threatening traumatic event at some point in time in your life? Does the traumatic event restrict…
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