Having a successful and strong marriage these days isn’t easy to achieve. There’s a reason why so many couples divorce. However, through our experience working with a lot of couples who are struggling with their marriages, we’ve identified seven key elements that help build the strong foundation needed to help this important relationship to thrive. […]
Let’s face it, all of us will go through tough times. Life can throw many things at us, beginning from our earliest years and on through our golden years. Dysfunctional parents during our childhood, our own addictions or those of loved ones, serious physical illness or accidents, financial stress, infidelity, and our own children’s struggles […]
If you’re struggling with depression, chances are you’re searching for answers as to why you’re feeling that way. Wading through sadness, lack of interest, shame, low energy, and everything else that comes with depression is hard. You’re tired of it. But you’re not sure what else you can do. As research has shown, it’s certainly […]
If you’re struggling with anxiety, you certainly know how uncomfortable that can be. Anxiety is like a storm brewing inside of you. It can feel every bit as ominous, loud, and powerful as the wind, thunder, and lightning that accompany a Kentucky thunderstorm. Agitation, irritation, fear, negative thinking, and more—all mixing at once. You might […]
ROOTS OF ANXIETY 1) Social media robs us of healthy authenticity, belonging, and community Constant engagement in the world of social media promises an escape from the reality of the challenging world in which we live. Our culture has pandemicly bought into the illusion that online, virtual connection, conversation, and community will bring the […]
Goals and plans surround our lives. Sometimes we don’t necessarily feel comfortable with sharing what those goals and plans are with friends or family. That’s where Christian counseling becomes a great avenue toward receiving biblical feedback over our goals and strategies. Christian counselors can put things into perspective through a faith-based lens. The word of […]
God is a relational being, and humanity was created in the covenant of relationship. He intimately knit us together and knows who we are even before we were even conceived in the womb. Our direct connection to God our creator, our heavenly Father, connects us to his love, and his love transforms us from the […]
When we read the scriptures, we see that God does not speak of mental health with psychological terms, but instead speaks of life issues and generalized narratives. He speaks of the renewal of our mind because its in the mind that we fight our greatest battles. When we are depressed, we act depressed because we […]
You arrive at your counseling session, and you’re approaching counseling expecting to receive answers and solutions to problems that you’re facing. You’re having issues with massive anxiety and panic episodes. And you’ve been advised by your therapist to engage in physical activity or new hobbies to reduce the anxiety. These suggestions perhaps may include exercise, […]
We work all day, pick up the kids, and rush to cook a homemade meal. The household chores are an endless list of tasks that never end and instead run on repeat weekly. We find ourselves multitasking between washing loads of clothes while we try to bathe our children and help with homework while we […]