The Perfect Parent

The Perfect Parent

My youngest son is four years old and he has big feelings that change…shall we say…abruptly. One minute it’s smiles and giggles and squeals…the next it’s anger or tears or resentment. He is still learning not to allow his feelings control him. Not too long ago, he was...
What does Healing via Therapy look like?

What does Healing via Therapy look like?

For people to heal, they need someone there with them. A good therapist will provide a save space to attune to the person and their emotions. Therapists cannot take the pain away but they can be there with the person in the pain, because relationship and presence are...
Support in Loss and Grief

Support in Loss and Grief

We live in a broken world full of pain and suffering and difficulties. At some point, and often many times over, every one of us is going to face tragedy in our lives. Whether it be the loss of a loved one, the collapse of a marriage, the miscarriage of a child, the...
Learning Healthy Conflict: Listening to Hear

Learning Healthy Conflict: Listening to Hear

Most of us don’t enjoy conflict. The idea of engaging in conflict often feels overwhelming, scary, or discouraging. Part of the reason a lot of us avoid conflict is that we haven’t learned what healthy conflict looks like. Many of us find ourselves in the same...
Who’s voice are you listening to?

Who’s voice are you listening to?

When God created humans, Adam and Eve were secure in who they were, children of God, made in His image. As long as they continued talking to God and walking with Him in the garden, their identities were secure. Unfortunately, after they sinned, Adam and Eve forgot who...