Crossroads Professional Counseling

Christian Counseling | Baton Rouge + Prairieville

Providing Professional Christian Counseling and Coaching to the Baton Rouge and surrounding areas.

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Self-care

Finding Mindfulness and Meditation That Works For You

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I get up to feed my pestering dog breakfast and notice a line of brilliant orange peeking up over the horizon.   It is going to be one of those picture-perfect sunrises.  The race is on.   They only last about 15 minutes.  But it is a perfect 15 minutes of peaceful … [Read more...] about Finding Mindfulness and Meditation That Works For You

Avoiding Pain Denies Your Joy

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We all have our own ways of protecting ourselves. If you’ve been hurt or fear being hurt, then obviously we find ways to avoid dealing with pain again in the future. These ways of thinking or emotional self protective habits and behaviors were likely developed during a season … [Read more...] about Avoiding Pain Denies Your Joy

Taking Care of Yourself During Times of Stress

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I believe it is safe to say most of us are stressed and weary. We want the chaos and uncertainty to go away but there is no end in sight. In my last blog I talked mostly about the mindset that will help us weather the storm, but this time I want to address some practical things … [Read more...] about Taking Care of Yourself During Times of Stress

This Is Me Trying

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Have you ever read the title of a book or song and resonated with it? Even before you read or heard the words.  This Is Me Trying is a new Taylor Swift song from her quarantine-produced album, "Folklore".  I can’t tell you the lyrics, but I like the title.  A million scenarios … [Read more...] about This Is Me Trying

Feathering My (Not Quite) Empty Nest

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I’ve been thinking a lot lately about my upcoming empty nest. This is laughable because it’s four years away. You read that right, I’m preparing for something that’s four years away.  You might wonder why fret over something so distant; however, the idea of my boys moving … [Read more...] about Feathering My (Not Quite) Empty Nest

Looking at the Glass Half Empty

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Have you ever been around someone who seems to have an Eeyore-like ability to find something negative in nearly every situation? Are they just THAT unhappy? Or are they trying to make everyone else miserable? Or maybe you are the one who always looks at the glass half-empty, a … [Read more...] about Looking at the Glass Half Empty