Experiencing seasonal depression or seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can feel like trudging through a thick winter storm. You seem unable to find your way forward while weighed down by an invisible burden. Sometimes, you manage to push through a few steps. Other times you stumble backward. Sometimes you can’t bear to move another inch. If…
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What is bilateral stimulation? If you’re interested in learning more about Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, then you might want an answer to this question. First, let’s define the word, “bilateral.” Bilateral means, “affecting both sides.” Bilateral stimulation uses various stimuli, such as eye movements, sounds, and tapping to activate both hemispheres of the brain. In…
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When you text your friend, and they don’t text back, then they must be mad at you. When you’ve been busy and your husband doesn’t wash the dishes that are piling up, then he must not care about you. When you put in those extra hours, your wife should know that you want to relax…
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By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work (Genesis 2:2). As God’s creation, we look to our Creator for all things. Even so, living in this world comes with its fair share of challenges, and sometimes we can become…
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With the click of a mouse or the tap of the finger, you can access almost anything nowadays—including professional Christian therapists in Raleigh. However, that doesn’t mean that starting therapy is always easy. Maybe you’re concerned about fitting something else into your schedule, or maybe you’re having a hard time finding a local Christian counselor. If…
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Reliving painful memories, fear and anxiety, sadness, agitation, and emotional numbness are all common signs of trauma—an emotional response to harmful or life-threatening circumstances. However, trauma isn’t purely mental or emotional. In fact, you might feel like you’ve completely moved on from a traumatic experience, all the while your body is telling a different story. …
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Sometimes perfectionism can make you stand out in a good way. Maybe you’re the top of your class, or maybe you’ve gained that promotion that other people were after. Other times, perfectionism can keep you from success because of a fear of failure, cause problems in your relationships, or lead to symptoms of anxiety and…
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Is my teen depressed? For parents of teens, it can be difficult to know how to differentiate between depression and your average teenage growing pains. It can be normal for teens to experience some moodiness due to hormonal changes, peer pressure, and academics—to name a few. However, if these low moods are consistent and impact…
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Have you heard of Attachment Theory? This theory suggests that babies are born with the need to form a secure bond with their caretakers. Moreover, the formation of this bond throughout all childhood effects the child’s future relationships. Ideally, the child develops a secure attachment style, but that isn’t the only possibility. Types of attachment…
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Students of all ages have a lot to keep up with, so it’s good to be prepared. When getting ready for the new school year, you ensure that you have the right school supplies and everything else that’s necessary to succeed. What about tools for staying on track during lessons, getting assignments done on time,…
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