A new year has a way of stirring hope—and honesty. Many of us step into January quietly, hoping we don’t repeat the same struggles from last year. We want progress. Consistency. A sense that we’re moving forward, not just restarting the same cycle with a new calendar.
From a therapeutic perspective, reflection is often far healthier and more effective than jumping straight into resolutions. Reflection allows space to acknowledge what has happened, how it has impacted us, and what we truly need moving forward. Before deciding where you want to go, it’s important to understand where you’ve been.
Inspired by This Year for Christmas by Phil Wickham As you get together with your family this year, it’s important to focus on what matters most! Over the past few years, our family has not been able to follow the traditions we have had because of illness, loss, and other factors. It seems like every … Read more
For many people, the holidays are portrayed as a season of joy, connection, and celebration. In reality, they can also be one of the most emotionally taxing times of the year, especially when your calendar is filled with back-to-back family gatherings, social obligations, and expectations. While spending time with loved ones can be meaningful, too much togetherness, too little rest, and unresolved family dynamics can quickly take a toll on your mental health.
The word “gaslight” is everywhere right now. You see it in movies, on social media, and in coffee shop conversations with friends. Clients often tell me, “My spouse is gaslighting me,” or “My mother-in-law keeps gaslighting me,” but when we slow down and unpack what’s really happening, it’s not always a case of gaslighting. Sometimes … Read more
(If you find yourself reading this after Thanksgiving, don’t fret, it can still apply to you! Read on!) I’ve been thinking a lot about families lately, maybe because the holidays tend to bring out both the best and the hardest parts of who we are. Over the past few weeks, several people have sat across … Read more
Goal: Normalize the discomfort couples feel when trying to pray together and identify practical ways to move past it. Introduction Prayer is an important action for those of us who believe in God. For centuries, people have relied on prayer. It’s how we cry out for help when we don’t know what to do or … Read more
Christian Counseling in Augusta, GA Do you pride yourself on being the “nice guy” or the “good girl”?Have you ever said “yes” when you really wanted to say “no”?Or maybe you notice you’re constantly putting everyone else’s needs above your own—but when you need something, no one seems to be there for you. If you’re … Read more
When two people fall in love and decide to build a life together, the dream feels full of hope. If your life includes children from previous relationships, “happily ever after” can quickly become complicated. One day, you’re planning family dinners. Next, you’re juggling loyalty conflicts, differing rules, and feelings you never expected. If that sounds … Read more
Does it seem like you and your spouse or partner never connect on your beliefs about God or on a spiritual level? Maybe you never talk about your faith. Yet, it’s important to you, and that’s something you have been asking for. There are reasons why couples struggle to practice their faith and spirituality together. … Read more
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