Being constantly criticized has a way of quieting us. When our words incite anger, coldness, or a harsh rebuke, we learn quickly that...

I have often found God’s word to be most meaningful and encouraging when I feel lost or helpless. It has been a reminder of His goodness,...

God has some seriously crazy timing. My blogging calendar (which was written a month ago) has the topic "brain fog" written in. As I sit...

Learning about your spouse’s affair or living in an abusive marriage can cause shock and confusion. These feelings are disorienting and...

Have you ever left a conversation feeling like you are certain the way you recalled an event was pretty accurate, but the other person...

Do you remember playing that game during recess? I certainly do. I would pick the flower that looked the most promising and then pluck...

In my healing journey from betrayal, I remember feeling so overwhelmed and confused. I felt like I needed someone to hold my hand through...

Divorce is a Sin. Doesn’t it feel like that? The way I’ve always heard divorce talked about from the pulpit was like it was a disease or...

There's nothing that breaks a parent's heart more than seeing the effects of a toxic relationship on their child. Whether there's tension...

Our children experience a range of feelings because of busy school schedules, sibling or peer conflicts, or new challenges in...

As you heal from trauma, being emotionally and mentally present is not automatic. You can be at the most entertaining event of your life...

You've lived through your traumas. You've built a new life for yourself. But sometimes, when you least expect it, all those feelings of...

The idea of Trauma Bonds (or Betrayal Bonds) is newish to the mental health community. But if you’ve found yourself wondering why you...

This seems like a fair question. He’s physically or emotionally harmful to her. Friends and family members have seen it over the last few...

Mutuality is the idea that there is back and forth in a relationship, a give and take. It promotes the growth and well-being of both...

Ahhh, the holidays. It's a time of peppermint mochas, twinkle lights, and, most importantly, celebrating the birth of our savior. We all...

When you hear the phrase self-care, do you immediately imagine a scene of a spa? I know I did. I used to picture a fluffy robe,...

You may be in a place where you know you need help, but you aren't sure of the best place to start. Many of our clients are struggling...

But what about the impact those hurtful words have on our spirits and our souls? How can we maintain safety when those things are said?

The idea of boundaries for many feels mean, hurtful, or ungodly. We worry that imposing boundaries means the person impacted by the...