The word “hormone” usually recalls things like testosterone and estrogen. We may think about teens going through puberty, PMS, menopause, and other hormonal shifts along the lines of reproduction. Did you know the body creates dozens of other hormones? Multiple systems, organs, and body functions are regulated by hormones. One of the primary functions [...]
EMDR (or Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) was developed by Francine Shapiro once she developed the AIP (Adaptive Information Processing) model. According to emdria.org, “Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an extensively researched, effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and [...]
“Anxiety is a thin stream of fear trickling through the mind. If encouraged, it cuts a channel into which all other thoughts are drained.” – Arthur Somers Roche What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder? Almost every individual you encounter has experienced anxiety at some point in their life. It is normal and healthy to experience [...]
We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ . . . – 2 Corinthians 10:5 How do we practically apply this verse – learning to take every thought captive – and why does it matter? That’s what we’ll unpack today, and [...]
Anger is a tricky emotion. It’s easy to write anger off as evil and avoid it at all costs. However, this is easier said than done. The fact is it’s a common human emotion that needs to be addressed. What do you do with your anger? And what do you do with your anger [...]
There are seasons in life that are expected to be full of joy. For example: When your high school sweetheart gets on one knee and asks you to marry him. When you vow to spend the rest of your life with your proclaimed soulmate. When you finally receive a positive pregnancy test after years [...]
Are you dealing with grief that exists even though an actual death has not occurred? This type of grief is called a “living death.” Living deaths can be just as painful as an actual death. If you are grieving this type of hurt, there is hope and help for you through Christian grief counseling. [...]
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. In life, we often set goals to improve ourselves and our circumstances. To get where we want to go, and to become the sort of people we want to be, taking those crucial first steps in the right direction is indispensable. To accomplish [...]
There is nothing that worries a parent like wondering whether or not your child is okay or getting the support he or she needs. When a child’s behavior seems different than other children their same age, it can be painstaking for parents as they try to figure out whether or not their child has [...]
“Getting better from depression demands a lifelong commitment. I’ve made that commitment for my life’s sake and for the sake of those who love me.” – Susan Polis Schutz, poet Managing depression is one of the hardest battles known to man. For one, it's not as simple as changing your mood and deciding that [...]
