Overcoming Challenges With Co-parenting
The connection forged by a marriage lingers long after that marriage ends in divorce. This is even more true when the relationship created children, as those children bind their parents together by their very existence. However one may feel about their ex, those children are a tie that binds them together, at least in the need to share responsibility for the well-being of those children through co-parenting. Marriages begin and end in different ways. Some end quickly and relatively painlessly, while others end as [...]
DBT for Teens: What It Is and How It Works
DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) for teenagers is an intensive, evidence-based, structured therapy designed to help troubled teens learn how to handle their intense emotions and conflicts effectively. It is particularly effective in treating emotional instability and reducing severe behavioral symptoms such as self-harm and attempted suicide. How does DBT for teens work? DBT for teenagers consists of two components combining elements of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques. The mindfulness component focuses on helping teens understand and accept their difficult feelings. On [...]
Support for When You’re Feeling Lonely: Christian Counseling for Loneliness
Loneliness is part of the human condition, and we all experience it at times. It’s painful because we’re made to be in community. In contemporary individualist cultures, we experience loneliness far more often than people did when Scripture was written. Yet Scripture alludes to loneliness, and we know that no matter whether we are lonely or not, God’s presence is still with us. Keep reading to learn about Christian counseling for loneliness. Feeling lonely in today’s culture Loneliness has a new meaning since the [...]
Family Issues and Christian Counseling
The family unit is an institution created by God. As humans, we are not to live in a void but to share this life with others. Your family can be the people closest to you, who know you best and love you anyway. Family can also be the people who drive you up the wall, as all families have some degree of drama and obstacles. Family issues occur in all families. Consider Christian counseling if you seek a unique approach to reuniting your [...]
Divorce and Children: How to Help Your Child Through a Divorce
When relationships break down, they often affect more than just the people in the relationship. This is especially true in a relationship as involved as marriage. When two people get married, usually their families are involved in the process, and the relationship brings two families together. Marriage also often brings children into the picture, whether they are biological, adopted, or part of a blended family situation. Divorce is the dissolution of a marriage, but it doesn’t mean the end of all the connections [...]
What is Life Coaching and How is It Different from Coaching?
Are you at a crossroads in your life, or having trouble identifying what areas you should be focusing on to get the most out of where you are right now? If so, this article on what is life coaching may be for you. What is life coaching? Life coaching is working with someone who can support and encourage you as you navigate your way through personal or career challenges, help you get unstuck, and guide you toward achieving your ultimate goals. Differences between [...]