I guess it is Fall now. In Southern Louisiana it is hard to tell. Although thinning, it is still green everywhere and the high still frequents 94 degrees. But internally, I am ready. Ready for a change in season. Fall for me represents many … [Read more...] about Reflecting on Your Life, New Seasons, and God’s Plan
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Practical Steps for Helping Someone Who Is Suicidal
You might have seen that September was Suicide Awareness Month, and there’s been much advocacy throughout past few weeks. But this won’t be another article just listing the stats on suicide and self-harm. That information is important to understanding why suicide intervention is … [Read more...] about Practical Steps for Helping Someone Who Is Suicidal
The ‘Follow Your Arrow’ Fallacy
There’s a catchy country tune that topped the charts not long ago that sung about people following their arrow wherever it points. It talks about doing whatever you want because you only live once, and to let your feelings guide you. The song won awards and I’m guessing for good … [Read more...] about The ‘Follow Your Arrow’ Fallacy
The Relationship Between Money And Mental Health
Money is a concern for a majority of clients. It causes tension between business partners, parents and children, and couples. In fact, arguments and differences about money are a leading cause of marital unhappiness and divorce. Breadwinners feel the pressure to provide. Newly … [Read more...] about The Relationship Between Money And Mental Health
Anxiety Responses: Fight, Flight, or Freeze
Anxiety affects all of us at some point in our lives. It can be something that we have propensity towards based on history or a specific situation that lets our brain know that something isn’t right. It is usually based in fear. We fear that something bad is about to … [Read more...] about Anxiety Responses: Fight, Flight, or Freeze
Persevering in Perilous Times
Joseph Chamberlain, an Englishman in the 19th century, once said, “May we live in interesting times”. Clearly, he didn’t see 2021 coming around the bend. I think if he had, he might have heralded a peaceful, boring existence instead. This year has been interesting, to say the … [Read more...] about Persevering in Perilous Times
