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 [...]
When you’ve got someplace you want to go, knowing the destination and how to get there make sense. Human beings are always on the go in numerous ways; not just physically, but emotionally, mentally, professionally, relationally as well. We’re always growing, and we want to get the most out of life. What is a [...]
When a relationship is meaningful and fulfilling, people and those around them will naturally flourish. In any relationship, there are a few key ingredients that are needed to keep people growing stronger toward each other. One of those key ingredients for a strong, healthy, and successful relationship is trust. In all sorts of relationships [...]
The topic of divorce is one that can divide Christians who have opposing views about whether or not Christian divorce is biblically permissible. Regardless of whether you agree with Christians getting a divorce, the fact is that in modern society, divorce is so prevalent that in secular circles it has become a normal occurrence. [...]
Our lives are marked not only by joy but also by grief and loss. We welcome new life into the world; celebrate a birthday, graduation, new job, or engagement. We laugh with friends and family over joyous occasions, as we should. But even as we do this, there are also often causes to mourn. The [...]
Trauma has many different faces and can happen in many different places. It can be debilitating, make you feel as though time is standing still, and make you question if life will ever be the same. Trauma can make you question if you will ever be the same. Will you keep having flashbacks? Will [...]
When the question, “Will I ever get married?” is the cry of your soul, the silent lack of response can be deafening. Friends and family will try their best to pacify and prophesy, and may even put their best match-making efforts to the test. For the Christian single, however, it is only God who [...]
Modern culture loves the word “boundaries.” It is the subject of hashtags and coaching programs and books and movements. It has become popular to talk about, but it seems many do not understand what the concept entails. People often believe boundaries are important because they are a form of self-love. Though this is true, [...]
Most people, at some point in their lives, experience periods of sadness and feeling down. However, when these feelings persist for a significant period and begin to substantially affect a person’s life, they may be dealing with depression. Experiences of grief or trauma are not in and of themselves considered to be depression, although [...]
