Surface-Level vs. Deep-Rooted Focus The focus of therapy can often be what’s going on in the here and now, your day-to-day present life. Addressing this part of your life is akin to studying a tree's trunk, branches, and leaves. This therapy focus can be beneficial, as many … [Read more...] about From Character to Author: Understanding the Story of You
Parenting/Family
What To Do When Your Child Doesn’t Believe In God
We’ve all heard about the story of the prodigal son. Jesus shared this story about a wayward child who blew his inheritance, lived recklessly, and once defeated, returned back home to his father who readily forgave and embraced him. It was a parable meant to show God’s … [Read more...] about What To Do When Your Child Doesn’t Believe In God
The Healing Path Of Forgiveness: A Long and Winding Journey
From a young age, I knew I didn't have a traditional family. It was always my Nanny (aunt/godmother) and me. She played the roles of my mother and father. To me, that was my normal. But the older I got, the more questions I would receive about my birth parents. My answer was … [Read more...] about The Healing Path Of Forgiveness: A Long and Winding Journey
New Morning, New Mercies – How To Calm Your Emotions
It is 5:30 in the morning, and my 18-month-old is wide awake and ready to go. I have only had two, maybe three, sips of my coffee as I sit at the table while he partially eats his breakfast and attempts to feed the rest to our dog. As I repeatedly tell him 'no,' he looks me in … [Read more...] about New Morning, New Mercies – How To Calm Your Emotions
How to Not Lose Your Mind During the Holidays – Guest Article
This week, please enjoy this guest article, written by Allison Schoonmaker, MA, LPC. Allison has worked in private practice since 2006 and is the owner of Spring Life Counseling, LLC. She works with clients dealing with relational distress and communication … [Read more...] about How to Not Lose Your Mind During the Holidays – Guest Article
Letting Go of Adult Children – Learning How To
I just drove off our son’s college campus for the second time in two months. As he closed the dorm door, it occurred to me that I was once again going to a home where he wouldn’t be. Since move-in day, I’ve been slowly adapting to his being two states away; however, my gains … [Read more...] about Letting Go of Adult Children – Learning How To
