When you think about disciplining your kids, what words come to mind? Perhaps “consequence”? “frustration”? “challenge”? The good news is, when it comes to decoding discipline, creating a plan is essential and we’re here to help you develop it!
Read MoreFood and diet resolutions are common for weight management, but food habits are also important for mental health management. Consider these points about how your food consumption may relate to your moods.
Read MoreA goal is an intention backed by an action plan. But plan as we might, generally, the success or failure of our goals is more dependent on our habits than our planning.
Read MoreMany people don’t realize they have a mental illness. Despite the estimate by the National Alliance on Mental Illness that one in five U.S. adults experience one or more mental illnesses annually, people are frequently under or mis-diagnosed.
Read MoreRestoring hearts and minds is at the core of everything Wellspring does - but what does that mean?
Restoration implies a change from an altered or damaged state to its original or improved condition.
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Read MoreStress 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.
Read MoreSpring cleaning is when we realize that we can no longer ignore the mess in our living rooms and decide it’s time to reevaluate the value of certain belongings in our lives. Decluttering can be a daunting task, so here are some spring cleaning tips to help your organizing be as stress-free as possible.
Read MoreADHD (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.
Read MoreToday, 1 in 44 children is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2021). With these growing numbers, the need to understand what autism is and learn about the resources available for support is more relevant than ever.
Read MoreEveryone processes grief differently. Sometimes we deal with our grief in unhealthy ways, and other times we look to God, friends, family, or things we love for comfort. Music has therapeutic benefits to help during the grieving process.
Read MoreWhile stress surrounding money has always been an issue in our society, job losses and rises in the cost of living during the pandemic have increased those worries. Because many people live paycheck to paycheck, even filling up the tank at the gas station and seeing that number climb higher can cause a strain on mental health.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreThe Holiday season evokes different emotions from one person to another. It can be a source of joy for some and a trigger for anxiety for others. It's hard to imagine that bright Christmas lights and garlands would cause stress, but for some people, the end-of-year festivities can be overwhelming.
Read MoreThis 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).
Read MoreHow we attach to our partners, friends, children, etc. as adults, depends greatly on the attachment that we formed with our caregivers during childhood. If we have secure attachments with our caregivers as children, we are more likely to form secure attachments as adults, likewise if our attachments to our caregivers are insecure or unstable as children we are likely going to carry that into our adult relationships as well.
Read MoreWhen 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.
Read MoreDo your children or teens seem glued to their devices? Do they have trouble detaching from them for dinner, a family activity, or even just a few minutes?
Read MorePreparing children for back to school is more than pencils and paper. We have focused on how to physically, structurally, emotionally, socially, and spiritually.
Read MoreCreating friendships for men can sometimes be a difficult task. During the early years of one’s life, the word “friend” can carry a lighter weight. As time passes on, the meaning of what a friendship is tends to evolve.
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