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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
“He needs a father figure.” This may be the most dreaded comment a single mother can hear. Whether you’re a single mom or not, you may have heard something similar. Society portrays single mothers as weak and deserving of pity. This perception leads people to offer their unsolicited opinions and comments to single mothers. [...]
Overcoming social anxiety through group counseling activities is effective. Social anxiety exists when a person exhibits fear related to social gatherings, such as fear of being judged, excessive worry about one’s appearance, or persistent distress that makes everyday social activities difficult. If you’ve been diagnosed with social anxiety disorder, you may struggle with fear [...]
The rate of change is accelerating, so how do we learn to work quicker while also improving the quality of our output? There is no doubt that complex skills are needed for the challenges of our modern workplaces. But is professional coaching the best way to acquire these skills? This is what this article [...]
We all experience some anxiety symptoms now and then. The source of that anxiety may vary because what triggers each person’s anxiety doesn’t always look the same. Though anxiety is a common human experience, it can begin undermining your well-being as well as derailing your daily functioning. When that happens, it’s important to get [...]
All of us encounter situations that are less than ideal. It could be at work, at home, or the grocery store. Someone steps on your toes at the checkout line. A colleague takes sole credit for a collaborative effort that yielded success. A friend betrays a trust. When these things happen, one of the [...]
Many vices afflict the human soul, and it’s no surprise that the adversary uses them to set us in conflict with our eternal purpose. The power of addiction and the practice of substance abuse are not exempt from this, as they afflict many of us who have placed faith in Christ, but still wrestle [...]
