Childhood is time where children often experience fear and worry. Sometimes they share their fears with others, but often they keep them hidden where they can grow into anxiety if not addressed. During the quiet at bedtime when they are trying to fall asleep, these thoughts often emerge. Kid … [Read more...] about Helping Christian Tween Girls Manage Fear and Anxiety during Covid 19
Resources for Coping with Covid 19
As a mental health professional, I am joining with others around the country to provide hope and solutions for life during this difficult time. Before we go too far into resources, I want to clearly say that if you or your child is continuously having racing thoughts, can't sleep/eat or is over … [Read more...] about Resources for Coping with Covid 19
When a Death or Suicide Occurs on a Major Holiday or Another Significant Family Date
A suicide within a family or community brings devastating loss into the calendar, which often impacts future activities for a lifetime. While the intensity of the pain can diminish over time, the sadness and, at times, anger that comes with this type of loss is … [Read more...] about When a Death or Suicide Occurs on a Major Holiday or Another Significant Family Date
Wrapping our hearts in plaid
I so love the holidays! I'm so grateful that my friend Tracy Steel not only creates beautiful home environments but also has a beautiful heart. May you experience the patterns of God not only during this holiday season but throughout the exciting new year of 2020 ahead. The holidays are full of … [Read more...] about Wrapping our hearts in plaid
How Your Marriage Can Refine You
I am so excited to introduce to you a fellow local counselor who also has a passion for marriage counseling from a faith based perspective. Kim Bowen, LPC regularly walks besides couples struggling to decide if they will go the distance or give up. I love how she identifies some of the common … [Read more...] about How Your Marriage Can Refine You
3 Tips to Sharing your Needs in a Positive (No Grumbly) Way
Tricia Goyer is someone I'm not only privileged to call a friend but also a great mentor and role model to me. She takes her calling both as a mom and professional very seriously. Like myself she juggles a lot. Yesterday was a tough day for me and while I didn't want to grumble, I did want to be … [Read more...] about 3 Tips to Sharing your Needs in a Positive (No Grumbly) Way
7 Boundaries for the Holidays
As the holidays approach this month, people in our counseling offices often express joy at seeing their loved ones and also have lots of questions about interacting with both their adult family of origin members and their adult children.  Below are seven quick tips you can use to have … [Read more...] about 7 Boundaries for the Holidays
5 Things to Tell Someone Whose Life Has Just Unraveled
I so admire the effort and work of a single parent who even after their world falls apart does hard healing work and models a healthy approach to change and forgiveness for their children. I met Jeanette at the West Coast Christian Writers Conference and knew I wanted her to share with my readers a … [Read more...] about 5 Things to Tell Someone Whose Life Has Just Unraveled
Strengthen Your Marriage in 30 Days
Is your marriage hanging on by a thread? Is your spouse struggling with a mental health diagnosis? Is your marriage missing the passion you once felt? Join us for the Epic Marriage Summit starting Friday! 30+ marriage experts share their best secrets, knowledge, experience, processes and … [Read more...] about Strengthen Your Marriage in 30 Days
Quick Tips for Storm Scared Kids
In North Texas, we are experiencing severe weather. If you have kids who struggle with anxiety, below are some practical tips to help them stay calm during severe weather. 1) Headphones can block out the sound and their favorite show or music can provide timely distraction. You can also use … [Read more...] about Quick Tips for Storm Scared Kids
Facebook, Facebook, Tell Me How My Life Should Look
We live in a stressful culture with anxiety yearly on the rise. We long to feel that all is well and we can just breathe with a sense of well-being. Just listening to Niki Hardy with her beautiful accent makes my shoulders drop and heart rate slow. Grateful to have her wisdom as my guest … [Read more...] about Facebook, Facebook, Tell Me How My Life Should Look
9 Tips For Coping With Anxiety Attacks
I'm always excited to share about mental health from a quality faith based perspective. Dr. Michelle Bengtson is an amazing expert on the subject. She not only has a long-term career of helping others create treatment approaches but has also had to live out coping skills herself as she and her … [Read more...] about 9 Tips For Coping With Anxiety Attacks