Common Characteristics Of Narcissists
In my previous article I asserted that many “mental disorders” — most notably narcissism — are merely a predictable outcome of the life of an individual who has been raised and cultured in environments replete of the structures God put in place from the beginning, that bring health and balance to the human “heart.” This…
A Christian View Of Narcissism
The term “narcissist” has practically become a household word in the past couple decades. Secular science and psychology tend to lump the term narcissist into a broader pool of mental disorders that includes the likes of ADD, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Generalized Anxiety…
Helping Your Teen Deal With Depression
Depression can affect a teen mentally, physically, and spiritually. In a world where suicide is the third leading cause of teen deaths, it’s important to take the mental health of teens seriously (cdc.gov). In some cases, medication is necessary to correct a chemical imbalance in the brain. Studies show individuals who pair medication with counseling…
A Christian Worldview
Over the course of the nearly two decades Ann and I have been Christian counselors, I have encountered an enormous diversity of worldviews held by individuals who all see themselves as “Christian.” What are the bases of each of these various viewpoints? Can they all be correct? How can a person know what is correct?…
Busy People Choose Online Counseling
We live in a fast-paced world with more things pulling us all directions than ever before. Maybe you’re one of those people or couples who keep saying, “We have to make time to get some counseling.” Yet, that time never comes. “We’re just too busy.” As our online client base continues to grow, we’ve seen…
Anxiety Surrounding Tax Day
Do you struggle with anxiety when you think about April 15th lurking in your future? Much anxiety has its origins in fear of outcomes (or possible outcomes). As a result, a date like April 15th can evoke fear in many people. The date itself is pretty benign. But in the US, the fifteenth of April…