You might have realized by now that the past has a way of affecting the present. Childhood trauma can follow you and affect your relationships and friendships later in life. You might only be beginning to connect the dots between your behavior now and what happened in the past, [...]
Humans are complex beings. Little humans can be even more complex. According to an array of experts, brains are fully developed around the age of twenty-five. Adult brains are better equipped to handle situations than little human’s (that is, children’s) brains. Children’s minds aren’t developed enough to handle situations [...]
There is an important difference between a trauma bond and bonding over shared trauma. People who have gone through trauma together will often find that their connection deepens because they understand one another in a way no one else can. This can be a vital dynamic to the healing [...]
The Christian apologist, author, and professor C.S. Lewis once wrote that “Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art... It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things which give value to survival.” Having good friends is one of life’s great pleasures, and you can count yourself [...]
There aren’t that many feelings that can compare with the gut-wrenching feeling of not being seen and heard. We are deeply social creatures, and finding ourselves outside the web of relationships that others have, or in situations where we might as well be invisible, can be painful. When other [...]
Looking for PTSD treatment in Keller, Texas? If so, we can help. Some trauma is brief, and it might seem minor, but it affects us for years. Other trauma (such as PTSD) plays out over many years at the hands of different people. It can become so “normal” that [...]
Congratulations on becoming a mom! I am in the process of becoming a new mom myself, and I have found there is an abundance of advice for new moms out there, and advice for every stage of motherhood. An abundance of advice and an abundance of choices can often [...]
The people you are close to play an important role in your life. One of the key predictors of well-being is whether we’re in healthy relationships with others, whether it’s with a spouse, friends, siblings, colleagues, or neighbors. Some relationships will have a deeper and more lasting impact compared [...]
Experiences that involve conflict in the workplace can be frustrating and challenging and affect how happy you are with your job. They can also hurt your work performance and productivity. If you have ever had a coworker who does things that annoy you, a colleague who shoots down all [...]
Play therapy, while often used to help children explore their feelings, can also be highly beneficial for adults dealing with chronic worry. Engaging in playful activities can help adults manage stress, express their emotions, and figure out how to stop worrying. Play therapy is a clinical term used in [...]
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.
