10 Tips for Preventing an Anger Outburst
An anger outburst is an intense and sudden expression of anger. A variety of factors can cause anger outbursts, including frustration, perceived wrongs, and stress. Anger itself is a natural and normal emotion. However, excessive anger can damage you and others. It’s essential to learn how to manage anger in effective and healthy ways. How Anger Damages Relationships Anger affects relationships in negative ways. When anger is not managed carefully and wisely. It can wreak havoc in relationships. Problems can include communication breakdown, [...]
Small Clues to Big Signs of Depression in Children
Have you ever imagined that your child, who always seems happy and cheerful, could be hiding a deep struggle? He or she always wears a smile, tells you everything is “great,” or “fine”, appears to brush off any challenges, and never displays negative emotions so as not to burden others. While this jovial attitude might seem perfect, what if it’s actually masking something much darker, such as depression in children? Signs of depression in children sometimes surprisingly hide behind the most unexpected and [...]
Dealing with Codependency in Friendships
The book of Proverbs, which is one of the wisdom books in the Bible, has this to say about friendship: One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother – Proverbs 18:24, NIV This book, and the rest of the Bible, has a lot more to say about friends and friendship, but there’s a sense in which this verse is a great summary of it all. Some friends will lead to ruin, [...]
Toxic Couples: How to Identify Toxic Behaviors and Avoid an Unhealthy Relationship
It’s a good bet that most families, communities, circles of friends, and neighborhoods have at least one of them. That one couple who makes you groan, “Oh no. I hope nothing will happen this time” when they are coming to an event, be it Thanksgiving dinner, a block party, outdoor movie night, gallery opening, church service, or a wedding. You hold your breath hoping there’s no drama until it’s over.One way to describe a couple like the one alluded to is “toxic.” That word [...]
5 Ways to Cope with Functioning Depression
A person who is dealing with depression may find activities to be difficult, and even being fully productive at work or with other activities may be nearly impossible. However, many people who deal with functioning depression still feel this depression symptom but can function each day. A person who is suffering from depression can look on the outside as if they are doing well while on the inside, they are suffering. Carlsbad Christian Counseling provides compassionate, faith-based support to help individuals navigate depression [...]
Depression in the Bible: Embracing Hope and Encouragement from Elijah
When we read the Bible, we often look at its heroes and stories with such admiration. Men and women experienced tremendous triumph, though they endured trials that tested their faith and their mental well-being. When we read through their unimaginable circumstances, we may wonder about the nature of our own strength and abilities. We also see examples of depression in the Bible. Carlsbad Christian Counseling offers biblical guidance and compassionate support to help individuals find hope and strength through faith during difficult times. [...]