Personal growth. Sometimes it comes easy for us and we barely need to make an effort to advance in our personal lives—whether that be our career, our integrity, our natural talents, or our character. It’s as if we just take a beginning step and that first move that we make propels us forward. Other [...]
Most likely, you’ve heard the words “manic depression” and/or “manic depressive” tossed around. The formal name of the disorder was switched to “bipolar disorder” back in 1980 but the mental illness is still often coined “manic depression” as well. Regardless of what it is termed, it is a serious problem that is growing more [...]
Christian based marriage counseling and secular marriage counseling can definitely have some overlap in respect to content that’s addressed, problems that are worked out, and skills that are taught. What will differ widely between Christian based marriage counseling and all other types of marriage counseling are the incorporation of biblical principles into the work. [...]
Even if you’ve never heard of the four main communication styles, you’ll probably recognize them instantly when they’re described. They are: Aggressive Passive Passive-aggressive Assertive A person isn’t defined entirely by one style, but when they face conflict, they tend to return to their baseline, which is one of these four types. Each situation [...]
Every day there is much suffering in the world, damaging the hearts and minds of innocent people. There are victims of war, gang violence, bullying, and abuse at home. There are also accidents, natural deaths of loved ones; and terrifying natural disasters which often remind a person how frail they really are. While many [...]
On average, women experience depression at around twice the rate men do (Mental Health America). It’s easy to attribute a low mood to being emotional or hormonal, but something deeper may be going on. The symptoms of depression can be subtle, but if you know what to look for, you might be able to [...]
Trust is such a key ingredient to having a strong, healthy relationship. Trust is to a relationship what apples are to an apple pie. Take the apples out and you no longer have the same dessert. Take trust out of a relationship and you’re looking at a totally different dynamic. To the degree that [...]
Some kids love school, and some kids despise it. Many fall somewhere in between. But what about those kids who have anger problems in the classroom? Educators need to be equipped with practical and effective anger management techniques to maintain peaceful environments conducive for learning. One good place to start is by asking questions. [...]
Looking for an OCD definition? This article will provide a definition of OCD and some helpful information about the condition. OCD Definition Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or OCD, is characterized by both obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are recurrent urges, images, or thoughts, which are difficult to ignore. These thoughts are unwelcome and result in great [...]
In recent years, a number of studies have shown that forgiving others has direct links to better mental health. It’s been proven that forgiveness can help to reduce anxiety, improve depression and also has an impact on more severe psychiatric disorders, too. In addition to the impact on mental health, forgiving others can be [...]
