When you turned forty or fifty, did your family or coworkers throw an “Over the Hill” party for you? These parties seem to happen less often than in the past as more people are remaining “younger” into their sixties, seventies, and beyond. These generations are changing the outlook on [...]
No one likes to feel out of control. We try to fight against our natural tendencies to go with the flow. But binge eating is a different behavior. It is grounded in compulsions, similar to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). People with OCD engage in behavioral patterns that interfere with [...]
None of us is exempt from experiencing life struggles. We can’t insulate ourselves from the loss of loved ones, hard relationships, work issues, and health challenges. To face life’s struggles well requires resilience, wisdom, and support. If you have the right frame of mind about life challenges, that can [...]
According to the National Institute of Mental Health Disorders, around 9.5% of American adults who are eighteen or over will suffer from a depressive illness such as major depression or dysthymia each year, including high-functioning depression. Thus, depression is a common mental health condition that affects many people, though [...]
Maybe you are sandwiched between caring for aging parents and your younger children. Or, you are facing a major life change, such as the death of a loved one or divorce. Stress can creep up on you and lead to feelings of anxiety. Whether it is the holidays, back-to-school [...]
Anger can be dangerous because it can leave you feeling as if you are out of control. Anger can lead to rash decisions and words that hurt. It is a powerful emotion with extremely destructive consequences. Anger sometimes leaves people broken and families ripped apart. So, what does God’s [...]
What do job interviews, encountering a snake, meeting new people, taking exams, driving in an unfamiliar part of town, going on a first date, and getting a call from your doctor with test results all have in common? At first glance these things just seem like a random jumble [...]
Many people consider beginning individual therapy because at least one facet of their lives feels demanding or overwhelming. However, if the process of finding a therapist is also overwhelming, this can cause you to become resistant to the idea of improving your self-care and deflate your momentum toward this [...]
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