Key Takeaways: Self-awareness is your guide: Understanding your internal patterns is a key to growth. Family of Origin Work is your foundation: Clarity around past experiences illuminates present challenges and is integral to healing. Focus on your emotional health along the way: Cultivating emotional resilience and regulation is essential for a fulfilling life. Try to…
Sometimes the biggest relationship problems are not the loudest. Be most concerned about the issues that go unspoken, especially if conflict avoidance is normal for both partners. Key Takeaways Subtle, consistent negativity or lack of emotional presence is often the “relationship killer” we ignore. Quiet forms of disconnection—like emotional withdrawal, conflict avoidance, or silent treatment—can…
Amy Eden, the auther of “The Kind Self Healing Book”, offers her unique insights into navigating the waters of being in love with an adult child of an alcoholic, or “ACoAs.” Key Takeaways: Adult children of alcoholics (ACoAs) may struggle with trust, fear of abandonment, emotional regulation, and difficulty feeling safe in relationships. Partners of…
A common issue I support people around in my therapy practice is around helping people make changes in how they see themselves. A strong desire to shift out of a negative self concept can be a powerful catalyst for change. Key Takeaways: Working on yourself starts with self-awareness and a willingness to explore emotional patterns….
The words filling the air were kind and encouraging as women trickled into the room for our life group meeting. There were stories from the day, updates on kids and grandkids, and complaints about too much to do and not enough time. When I asked for prayer requests, many ladies easily began sharing the needs…
Just because you have attracted or are in a relationship with a narcissist doesn’t mean you stay that way. There are many ways to empower yourself against their control and manipulation. Set Clear Boundaries. You need to establish what your boundaries are and enforce them consistently. Narcissists will push to see how far they can go….
You’re sitting at dinner with your partner, and they mention they forgot to pick up milk at the store. What starts as a simple statement somehow spirals into a full-blown argument about responsibility, respect, and who does more around the house. Sound familiar? If you’re nodding your head right now, you’re not alone. Many couples…
One of the best examples of a friendship filled with green flags in the Bible is that of David and Jonathan. David and Jonathan loved each other selflessly and purely, as shown in 1 Samuel 18:1, “the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.” Their friendship was…
Dating these days can be challenging as it is with dating app swipe culture and the overall uncertainty of trying to figure out who another person is. Through the process, an important things to keep your eye on is the presence of emotional safety. Key Takeaways Emotional safety is the foundation of intimacy, trust, and…
When I was pregnant in 1995, we thought it was a big deal to show a fuzzy ultrasound picture to my parents to announce we were expecting. Now so many expectant parents create a clever way to let their parents know a little one is on the way–and they billboard it on social media. Of…