It’s never too late to process complex emotions and experiences. When you go through something difficult, such as the loss of a loved one, you may not necessarily have the capacity to cope with the emotions and implications of it all. Perhaps you were caught up with making sure [...]
Are the worries of all children alike? Like their physical bodies, anxiety manifests differently throughout the phases of childhood and adolescence. Younger children are more likely to be anxious about external things such as bugs, darkness, monsters under the bed, or something terrible happening to their parents. Teens, on [...]
Ending a relationship, especially one as intimate as a marriage, is not an easy process. Getting divorced is stressful. Most people experience high levels of stress while dealing with a divorce. For many, simply getting through basic daily tasks is a huge challenge. This makes self-care a crucial ingredient [...]
Being a parent is hard. The responsibility of keeping children alive and healthy, teaching them to do that for themselves, and helping them become functional members of society is a lot. Throw in jobs, homes, pets, activities, and maybe a dash of mental health issues and the whole thing [...]
Whether your teen is a tween or an older teen, family counseling can help restore your household’s peace. Even if you have a good relationship with your teenager, pursuing counseling together can build on the strong foundation that’s already there. Benefits of family counseling with your teen. A few [...]
Trauma is a term used to describe an experience or event that causes severe psychological distress. It is linked more to how the individual feels and responds, than to the event itself. It can be said to be the unique experience of an individual to an event or the [...]
If you have experienced anxiety and panic attacks before, you know how terrifying they can quickly become. The physical symptoms of rapid heart rate, shortness of breath, chest tightness, nausea, dizziness, and lightheadedness are enough to convince you that death is imminent. However, counselors are helping clients gain control [...]
You may have heard someone jokingly refer to him or herself as OCD because they can’t stand clutter or leaving dirty dishes in the sink. Or you may have heard someone casually use the term OCD to describe someone else’s habits or behaviors and wonder, “What does OCD stand [...]
When we take marriage vows, we pledge our fidelity or faithfulness to God and our spouse. While we may enjoy rich and diverse relationships with family, friends, and others, there are certain aspects of the marital bond unique to the marital partnership that exclude emotional affairs and infidelity. When [...]
Change can be difficult to navigate for teens. Even adults, who have had more time to develop coping tools, often find themselves struggling to deal with change in their lives. The teenage years are chock-full of changes as one enters adolescence. Depending on how a particular person copes with [...]
Keller Christian Counseling is an association of licensed professional counselors. We are experienced at helping people of all ages find hope and healing for a wide variety of struggles.
