Most people I talk to don’t like interpersonal conflict, but often that’s because they don’t have the skills to do it well. The first step in building these skills is…
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“Take up the shield of faith with which you can distinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.” (Ephesians 6:16, NIV) One of the common traps people can fall…
When thinking about creating boundaries, the Bible verse in James 5:12 always comes to mind for me, “But above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by…
Anger is a powerful emotion, which is neither good nor bad. Anger can be very useful, giving us the strength to defend ourselves and protect others or the energy necessary…
I recently read an article identifying a compulsive eater or alcoholic similar with two specific characteristics: defiant individuality and grandiosity. As a clinician, I relate to many people struggling with…
My client, “Sam”, shared with me a while back about how his depression is tied to his job. He shared, “My job is killing me. I hate it. I wish…
What if I told you that after 15 minutes of listening, I could tell you exactly how you and your spouse fight and why you fight that way? Better yet,…
Negative thinking can lead us to anxiety, depression, and anger. Often, negative thinking is a part of a pattern when someone is feeling depressed. When someone abuses drugs or alcohol,…
Do you feel trapped or stuck because of destructive learned behaviors, lies, anxiety, depression, negative self-talk, anger, bondage, denial, and the list goes on? Do any of these or all…
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