Have you ever felt overwhelmed, defeated, or lost when dealing with ongoing struggles against unhealthy mindsets or behaviors? Do you want to find freedom, but don’t know where to start? Maybe you’ve tried to “fix” the problems yourself by focusing on the outward behaviors, just to find yourself frustrated even more because the lasting change…
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Maybe you’ve heard about Christian counseling. Maybe you’ve been looking for Christian counseling in Raleigh NC, but you’re not exactly sure what it looks like. You might have worked with a Christian counselor in Raleigh NC previously but are looking for a new one who is a better fit. For Sojourner Counseling, here’s what we…
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There are many options for types of counselors and therapists. You might have stumbled across this blog because you searched “Christian counselor near me”. With all the choices, why should you consider working with a Christian therapist? Here are five reasons you might consider working with a faith based counselor: A Christian Counselor Uses a…
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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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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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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.