As we ring in the new year, many of us are eager to leave behind the stress and uncertainty of the past year. The month of January is known as a time for fresh starts and resolutions. Still, with all that optimism, many of us will have a hard time coping with anxiety carried over [...]
What Is Discernment Counseling? Discernment counseling is a unique short-term form of therapy (one to five sessions) for couples who have opposite views regarding whether they want to stay together, and who are looking for guidance to help them decide. It was developed in 2008 by Dr. William Doherty, a psychiatrist, and professor of [...]
Family caregiver burnout is when the long-term stress of caring for your elderly, ailing, or disabled loved one leads to a state of physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion. It is a gradual process that escalates over time and can happen to anyone, no matter how much you love the person you are caring [...]
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder that causes repeated thoughts or obsessions and actions or compulsions. Some people have both obsessions and compulsions. This disorder goes beyond nail biting or negative thought processes. OCD is a disorder that is just as compulsive as it is obsessive. The repeated behaviors often [...]
According to marriage research spanning decades, abandonment after years of marriage does happen. But what does that look like, and how do you know if you are abandoning your spouse or vice versa? This article will help you identify whether you or your spouse is experiencing symptoms of abandonment in marriage. The good news [...]
When people think about their mental health and wellness, they often consider things like counseling, sleep, exercise, and medical treatment. Even things like healthy relationship boundaries and work limits are considered. One thing people can overlook, however, is the importance of joy and laughter in your life. How Laughter Helps Your Wellness and Mental [...]
Stress affects us in many ways, but perhaps it is most felt in our bodies. When we are under immense pressure we feel it first in physical exhaustion, mental fatigue, or physical ailments, like high blood pressure, migraines, stomach ulcers, and a weakened immune system. One of the most effective ways of managing stress [...]
It is easy to assume that only the perpetrators of bullying may need to go through anger therapy. The truth that most parents fail to realize is that a child who has fallen victim to bullying might need professional anger management therapy as much or even more than the bully. Hurt people hurt people. [...]
Taking care of yourself is one of the best things you can do not only for yourself but for your loved ones. Think about it – when you take care of yourself, and that includes making sure you’re doing things basic to a daily routine like resting enough and eating healthy food, these things [...]
An act of unfaithfulness by a spouse brings devastation to a marriage. Surviving infidelity is often not possible, due to the breach of core trust and the pain that it brings. This is likely the reason why it is given as the only biblical grounds for divorce, as the searing hurt rips apart the [...]
