Anger can show up in families in ways that surprise us. It might flare up over a messy kitchen, boil over after repeated disobedience, or simmer quietly after a hurtful comment. Sometimes, it’s not even … Read More
What Does Depression Look Like? Identifying Seasonal and Situational Depression During the Holidays
The holiday season, while joyful for many, can be especially difficult for others. Depression often intensifies during this time, whether it’s triggered by seasonal changes or the pain of grieving a loved one. So what … Read More
The Power of Christian Clinical Counseling: Integrating Faith and Therapy for Holistic Healing
In today’s complex world, many families and individuals find themselves seeking support for emotional and mental health challenges. For those with a strong Christian faith, the idea of integrating their beliefs into the counseling process … Read More
The Power of Relationships
Have you ever wondered why, at the very core of your being, that you have a deep-seated desire for relationships, and that for this very reason, you were born with the capacity for language to … Read More
You’re in my way: How personal goals can turn people into obstacles
Let me paint a picture for you. There is a young man and he is a husband and the father of 2 young children. He works a stressful 9-5 job each day. He is a … Read More
Angry Words – Part 2
“…But words can definitely hurt us” In the the previous blog, I discussed ways to recognize anger in ourselves and to employ methods to control or manage the anger such as recognition of signs of … Read More
Play – Part 3: Play to connect
Note: I’ll be referencing specific play personalities throughout this post on family play for connection. If you would like a quick refresher on what each play personality is, please check out my post from last … Read More
When Children Lie
When my oldest child was 3 years old, he got into a chocolate pie that was in the fridge. A 3-year-old sized handprint was sitting in the middle of the pie. My son had chocolate … Read More
Connection and Disconnection: Effects of Technology
It’s a new day and a new year. I walk out to the living room where we gather each morning and evening to read the Bible and pray together, only to notice all three of … Read More
The Most “Connected” Society
There is a significant change taking place in our world today; it is the rise of social networking. Social networking is propelling exponentially and has changed the face of human interaction. Facebook now has more … Read More
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