How to Find a Christian Counselor
Maybe you’re working through trauma, grief, marriage conflict, depression, eating disorders, or other issues. Or maybe someone you know is struggling. Either way, finding a Christian counselor who has strong credentials and solid faith is critical when taking steps toward healing and wholeness. Still, the number of therapists can seem overwhelming, especially when you don’t know who to trust […]
Depression: More Than a Feeling
In his book Turtles All the Way Down, John Green wrote, “We don’t really get to pick the painting of our lives; we do to some extent get to pick the frame.” The character in that story is implying this truth: unexpected things impact our lives. We get into car accidents, spouses are abandoned, people […]
A Blessing for Wholeness
“May the God of peace himself sanctify you wholly, and may your spirit and soul and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.” 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 RSV Each of us is created by God to be whole, healthy, […]
Tough Love in Adult Relationships Part 3
Our three-part series on tough love in adult relationship can only offer an overview of this complex topic. It’s important that you read the full article to unpack these principles and get a handle on whether and how they might impact your specific situation: Tough Love in Adult Relationships. For this final column in the series, we’ll look at tough love in marriage and when parenting an adult […]
Tough Love in Adult Relationships Part 2
Last month we outlined what tough love is not and what it is. In short, tough love is not a one-size-fits-all solution. And it’s never done out of punishment, revenge, manipulation, or control. Instead, tough love shows compassion for someone’s brokenness while remembering that enabling is not helping. And it safeguards your own well-being. So, […]
How Religion and Spirituality Improve Mental Health
While completing my clinical research project for my doctorate in psychology, I was surprised to discover the vast amount of research reporting the mental health benefits that people of faith who practice positive forms of religion and spirituality (R/S) experience as compared to those who don’t. I thought I would share some of my findings […]
How to Help Your Teen With Social Anxiety
It’s been almost 3 years since the COVID-19 pandemic, and in some ways, we are still learning how to reintegrate back into life. For many adolescents with social anxiety, the pandemic gave them a reprieve from experiencing their anxiety but the lack of social interaction with others also served to maintain it. Teens who live […]
Tough Love in Adult Relationships Part 1
The concept of tough love has been around a long time — and it’s been misunderstood and misused for just as long. The problems usually revolve around a person’s reason for using tough love and how they carry it out. Here’s the truth: Tough love isn’t a formula or quick fix to the heartache you face. But it’s the right […]
Generational Healing Through Our Catalyst Program
We recently had the pleasure of hearing from a pair of former Catalyst patients. An interesting fact about this pair is that it is a mother and son who both attended our program, 16 years apart. Please continue reading to see just how life-altering our Catalyst Program was for them. “It’s hard to believe that the […]
When You’re Not Sure Whether Family Members Are Just Annoying or Truly Unsafe
Here come the holidays — and perhaps pointed expectations to gather with family. But what if you’re feeling pressure to be with relatives who you’re not sure you can trust? First, never assume that family members are safe and supportive just because “they’re family.” A safe person is someone who takes responsibility for their actions […]