8 Tips for Managing Stress, Emotion Expression, and Regulation
The family entering the office was visibly uncomfortable. This was the first time they’d been in for family counseling. Mom and Dad put on brave smiles, the younger children were excited to find toys, and the teen seemed like the parents had dragged them in. As they got settled in and started sharing some of their struggles as a family, one thing became clear: this family needed tools for managing stress and emotions. “I don't want to be at the mercy of my [...]
Relationship Advice for Men: 7 Tips on Being a Dad
Raising kids in the 21st century has its own set of challenges for dads. Getting a great work-life balance is harder than ever. Life is busy between your own commitments and those of the children (not to mention any extra-curricular activities). Between that, and the pressure to provide financially for their families, there are unique pressures facing dads who are trying to meet their responsibilities with integrity. In this article, we'll offer relationship advice for men including seven practical tips on being a dad. [...]
Ways to Deal with Anger Before You Lose Control
Anger is a normal emotion, and occasionally, it can even be a healthy one, but when it is uncontrolled it can take a serious toll on your relationships and even on your health. Anger alerts us to the fact that something is wrong, which isn’t a bad thing in and of itself, but if we are not careful it can dominate our other emotions and leave destruction in its wake. The Bible tells us, “Be angry and do not sin” (Psalm 4:4; Ephesians [...]
How to Manage Anxiety During the Holidays
Worrying is carrying tomorrow's load with today's strength- carrying two days at once. It is moving into tomorrow ahead of time. Worrying doesn't empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength. – Corrie Ten Boom This year anxiety and depression have been prevalent across all of society. COVID-19 has stolen much, and anxiety is on the rise. People are anxious about getting COVID-19, their finances, being around their families, job situations, politics, virtual learning, and racial tension. They are worried [...]
Which Boundaries in Marriage are Necessary?
If one has been given the gift of being married at some point in his or her life, then that relationship becomes the most important relationship, other than one’s relationship with Jesus. It is of utmost importance to protect it because it is also the most vulnerable. Marriage is not easy, and that’s an understatement. If not protected by appropriate boundaries in marriage, your relationship may not withstand the hardships that inevitably come. Though many men in the Bible had more than one [...]
Communication in Marriage: How to Keep the Fire Burning
When you combine time with certain things, it can have either a positive or a negative effect. Under the right conditions, time applied to squeezed grapes can produce fine wines of excellent vintage through the fermentation process. With the right kind of milk reacting with certain kinds of bacteria cultures in the proper conditions over time, you can produce cheeses of a wide variety, consistency, and taste. That’s the good stuff. When you expose meat, or bread, or milk to the elements, the [...]