I recently came across a message by a very well-known pastor who preached on why Christians should never see a counselor. The pastor shall remain nameless as I believe he is well intentioned; his message conveys genuine care and concern for his flock. However, as well intentioned as he may be, he is wrong; surprisingly,ContinueContinue reading “Should Christians Go To Counseling?”
Category Archives: Well-Being
De-Stress Yourself: Here’s How
The big, bad S word. . . Stress. It can be a killer. And in our culture, we hear a lot about it. Chances are that you already know the serious physiological, mental and emotional consequences of stress. So I won’t bore you with that. But you may not know helpful strategies for managing yourContinueContinue reading “De-Stress Yourself: Here’s How”
Trouble Sleeping? These Tips are for You.
One third of your life will be spent sleeping. On average, that’s the equivalent of 26 years. That’s right, for 26 years of your life, you will be asleep. At least, that’s what is supposed to happen. But for many of us, our nights are more often spent lying awake in bed, unable to fallContinueContinue reading “Trouble Sleeping? These Tips are for You.”
Shake Those Negative Feelings: Here’s How.
One of the most common phrases I hear from clients is this: “well, that’s just how I feel, and I can’t help it.” As a therapist, my first response is to validate the client’s feeling; that really is how the person is feeling, whether it’s rational or not. My second response is to challenge theContinueContinue reading “Shake Those Negative Feelings: Here’s How.”
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