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By Cindy Hodgson It’s almost time for turkey, pumpkin pie, and, in some families, going around the table to share what each person has been thankful for in the past year. Whether you eagerly anticipate that tradition or dread it, it might just be as healthy as those cranberries or collard greens that are part […]

While many pastors receive some training in counseling as part of their theological education, it’s unlikely that they would have received the same level of training and experience as a licensed couples counselor or therapist. Many only receive a couple courses in counseling in their seminary degrees rather than the extensive therapy training of a

Not everyone understands what we therapy-types mean when we speak about healthy boundary setting. Maybe you understand this to mean, it’s inappropriate for your mother-in-law to call you twenty times in a day. In many cases the issues being addressed are much more subtle, but still important. Boundaries are a part of every healthy relationship

Adler was an early psychologist who focused much of his work to understanding children and their social and behavioral development. He believed that much of our personalities and beliefs (or lifestyles as Adler termed them) were developed through the experiences we have early in life and more importantly, how we perceive and understand those experiences.

Follow your heart…Straight into destruction: Why The “Follow Your Heart” Mentality can be not only damaging, but dangerous. Time for an unpopular opinion: “Follow your heart” is some of the most foolish “wisdom” of our generation. The notion of being guided by your passions and feelings has grown in American culture since the 60s and

The holiday season is a time of celebration, gratitude, and spending quality time with loved ones, but it is also for many a season of major stress; the main culprit being stressful family dynamics. While you can’t trade your family for a new one, or zap them every time they misbehave, all hope is not

Unfortunately, most couples wait about 7 years too long before reaching out for help. There are several reasons why you shouldn’t wait to go to couples counseling if you’re experiencing problems in your relationship: It’s easier to fix problems earlier: The earlier you seek help for problems in your relationship, the easier it is to

When searching for the right couples counselor, it’s important to ask the following questions to ensure that you find someone who is a good fit for you and your partner: 1. What is your approach to couples therapy? There are many different styles and models of couples counseling and not every approach will feel right

A good couples counselor should possess several qualities to be effective in helping to improve your relationship. Of course it’s important to find the right fit for you which may consist of many factors such as personality, the therapy approach, their areas of focus and the concerns you bring, sense of humor, level of directiveness,

What is Emotional Neglect Within a Romantic Relationship? Emotional neglect is when an individual’s emotional needs are consistently ignored or inadequately met by important people in their lives. Emotional neglect can occur in various forms, including failing to provide emotional support, failing to acknowledge or respond to an individual’s emotional expressions or needs, failing to