We all want to help the people we love.To rescue them from pain.To hold them together when life is falling apart. That instinct—especially for Christians—can feel like compassion and even our duty. And sometimes it is. But there’s a fine line between helping someone and taking … [Read more...] about The Root of Co-Dependence: Are You Trying to Be Someone’s Savior?
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Connecting: When is it Too Much of a Good Thing?
Last week we discussed the three different types of relationships that healthy people have: a relationship with God, with themselves, and with others. This week we will look further into relationships with others and how finding the right balance in connection with others can … [Read more...] about Connecting: When is it Too Much of a Good Thing?
Caring for Others: When is Enough, Enough?
Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. If anyone thinks they are something when they are not, they deceive themselves. Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to … [Read more...] about Caring for Others: When is Enough, Enough?
How Therapy Works
At SLC, we believe that you are the expert on your own life. Therefore, the job of the therapist is not to try and read your mind, to “fix” anything, or list all the possible “solutions” that you have already tried. Rather, the job of the therapist is to offer an … [Read more...] about How Therapy Works
Shhh!! Don’t Wake the Baby!
Years ago my downstairs neighbor had a premature newborn that slept, at best, 30 minutes in between hours and hours of pitiful howling. This went on for months. It was so bad that one morning, my poor friend actually ate a banana, while in the shower, trying to multi-task and … [Read more...] about Shhh!! Don’t Wake the Baby!
What Busy Looks Like in Your 20’s
Work, friends, appointments, school, birthdays, significant others, family gatherings, church, grocery shopping. Just a small portion of the things that you and I use to fill our days and weeks. The 20's are full of new experiences, and with those experiences comes … [Read more...] about What Busy Looks Like in Your 20’s
