When we experience trauma, or even a turning point in our life, time and circumstance intersect, allowing the pace of our thoughts to slow and bring to the surface some of what the Father has planted in our hearts. We ponder purpose and destiny in the grand landscape of a universe that’s ever-expanding and [...]
No one sets out to be in a relationship that undermines their health and well-being, but sometimes we find ourselves enmeshed in challenging situations like emotional abuse. Unhealthy relationships come in all shapes and sizes, and all kinds of people can find themselves in such a relationship. Emotional abuse isn’t always as easy to [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
Any trauma can leave a lasting imprint on your mental and emotional health. Unfortunately, some prolonged trauma is harder to heal since it feels as if the painful memories have taken root deep into your mind, body and soul. Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) can mirror PTSD, but the effects from the condition are [...]
When the issue of “abuse” is brought up, what comes to mind is often physical or sexual abuse – situations that evoke a strong reaction from others to help the victim. Emotional abuse, however, is something that not everyone is aware of or something that people may not be willing to acknowledge. Although people [...]
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 [...]
If you or a loved one are suffering from the effects of sexual abuse, it’s important for you to know that there is help for what you are experiencing. Often the symptoms and emotions subsequent to sexual abuse are so powerful that the idea of recovery seems like nothing more than a ridiculous myth. [...]
