It is important to realize that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all. Because we are all individuals with a different set of individual needs, there are many different approaches we can take in our journeys toward mental wellness.
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Before the pandemic, 1 in 5 adults in the United States struggled with a mental illness. Of those facing a mental illness, half will not receive treatment. Considering this statistic is prior to the pandemic, these numbers may have even worsened in the past year.
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We all know that bad things happen in life. Our parents warn us, and we expect that some things will go wrong. Our cars break down, our parties get rained out, friends betray us, we struggle in relationships, and so on. But most of us are actually optimistic that really bad things, like what others experience, will never happen to us.
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A new year begins. It is time to reset and embrace the renewal that every beginning brings. A blank page is before us, on which everything remains to be written. It's also an opportunity to improve our ways and do better than yesterday.
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“If you don’t heal from what hurt you, you will bleed on people who didn’t cut you.”
-Author Unknown
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Larry Crabb, a Christian psychologist defines anger as, “a strong feeling of annoyance, pain or frustration caused by a blocked goal we have set for ourselves either consciously or unconsciously.”
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Everyone is called to become a leader in their circle of influence, work, church, and families. Leaders often carry a persona, showing strength and stamina to guide their flock. In a society that strives for greatness, they are particularly at risk of experiencing exhaustion, relational issues, and mental health issues.
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Being a mother is demanding, and often moms are also hard on themselves. It's not uncommon for mothers to develop guilt and wonder whether they are doing enough or where they have gone wrong raising their children.
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Stress is one of the biggest challenges to many people's mental and physical well-being. During the pandemic, people have been facing increased stressors. We want to give you some tips for relieving stress in a very stress-fueled world.
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ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is one of the most common mental health disorders among children, but it’s also prevalent in adults. Often undiagnosed, this disorder can lead to low self-esteem, poor performance at work or school, problems at home, or difficulty in social situations.
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Self-Regulation allows us to monitor difficult thoughts and emotions calmly to respond in a way that is appropriate to ourselves, others, and our environment. Self control, the behavioral management part of self-regulation, not only helps our social interactions, but it is considered a fruit of the spirit from God (Galatians 5:22-23).
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Emotional intelligence is our ability to identify and communicate our emotions to ourselves and to those that we are in relationship with. Our emotions are like indicators on our car's dashboard. Powerful emotions can indicate a larger issue "under the hood" of our hearts.
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If you have kids, you know that growth spurts are usually accompanied by growing pains and an extra hungry belly. However, growing up isn’t just a physical thing. Children also go through seasons of spiritual and social development.
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The birds are singing, the sun is rising, and you’re rushing out the door to drive to work. While you might be checking to make sure you have your phone, you rarely think about how you’ve missed watching the sun rise.
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We want to give you some tips on how you can help your kids cope with challenging feelings healthily in every stage of their lives.
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Cue the band and get the fireworks ready, because you’ve finally made it to the end of 2021! Congratulations!
A lot has happened this year, and many of us are looking forward to 2022 with the hope that it will turn out much better than this past period.
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Listen as Nicole Alfonso, LMHC, and Jessica Spivey talk about the emotions of Zechariah, Elizabeth, Joseph and Mary.
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Coping after a loss requires a great deal of mental, emotional, and physical effort. The death of a loved one can figuratively feel like a sudden weight added to our load, making us feel older and heavier.
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This last year has been challenging for all of us, and some may be struggling to bounce back after a season filled with stress, fear, or sorrow. Psychologists define resilience as “the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress” (Building your resilience).
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When we are in any type of relationship, we will have experienced conflict. It’s part of being human and sinful. However, the key is to know how to approach conflict and handle it. An issue or problem needs to be solved or at least understood.
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