Many people struggle with negativity or negative thinking. There is even a name for this sort of outlook, pessimism. However, the roots of negative thinking can stem from early life experiences, trauma, stress, discouragement, anxiety, spiritual battles, and other factors. Whatever the cause, negativity impacts an individual’s mental, spiritual, emotional, physical and relational well-being. Christian…
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In recent years, you might have heard of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). If so, you might be wondering what it is and how it works. This article will help provide further information about EMDR and how it can be a beneficial therapy approach for anyone struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma & PTSD, grief,…
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Understanding and supporting our children’s emotional health is as crucial as caring for their physical health. As kids and teens develop and grow, shifts in friendships, social expectations, academic pressures, and hormonal changes can bring about a wide- range of emotions and challenging behaviors. As parents attempt to ride out the ebb and flow of…
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You might be convinced that you want to strengthen your boundary, but doing so can be a whole other battle. When you’re a Christian, it’s even more important that our boundaries align and honor God. We want to help you evaluate your boundaries with six reflective questions that can help you do just that. While…
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Every year, we wait with eager expectation for the beginning of a new year. It’s the hope of starting over and doing a new thing.
If you looked into mental health at all, you might have seen mental health professionals using the word counselor. Some may use the word therapist. For us, these words can often be interchangeable and don’t have much distinction. (Think about how someone can say drink versus beverage.) Because our training can come from various backgrounds, you may see different titles. Whether a counselor or a therapist, you can expect them to have some basic qualifications.