What We’re Thinking About
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Every week, we publish articles written by our counselors on various mental health, spiritual formation, or overall wellness topics.
How to Get Far, Far Away From Self-Loathing
Self-loathing is characterized by a sustained, extremely critical view of oneself. Thankfully, it’s possible to begin to relate to ourselves more compassionately.
Where Does Happiness Come From?
How can we achieve real happiness that brings meaning into the struggles and pains of life?
Forgotten Vices, Forgotten Virtues: Lust vs. Chastity
Sexuality is a good gift, but it requires chastity to find proper harmony in our lives.
What Is Attachment Theory?
Relationship is at the heart of who we are as people. One way of discussing relationships comes out of Attachment Theory.
In Pursuit of Perfection
Humans have been chasing perfection forever. Can humankind reach perfection and not have a need to strive anymore?
Love Languages and the People Around Us
Love languages are most known in the context of couples, but they show up in other relationships too.
How Curiosity Can Improve Your Mental Health
Curiosity has a way of opening us up, both to ourselves and the world.
Love Your Social Media Neighbor
What does Scripture say about the way we interact with others on social media?
Is It Selfish to Focus on Myself?
It might seem selfish to prioritize yourself, but it actually leads to a healthier life—for yourself and others.
Striving to Thrive
Every human is a striver who desires to reach fulfillment and satisfaction. So, is striving healthy, essential, or even biblical?
Mental Health Awareness Month: How to Talk About Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Our fourth week will examine how to talk about mental health with others.
Forgotten Vices, Forgotten Virtues: Envy vs. Gratitude
Envy has a way of blinding us to the reality of God’s goodness. Gratitude can restore our sight.
Mental Health Awareness Month: Self-Harm
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Our third week will examine self-harm.
Not All Bad: A Look at the Benefits of Social Media
Drew Fort, LAC looks at some of the forgotten benefits of social media.
Mental Health Awareness Month: Depression
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! For our second week, we’re looking at depression.
Mental Health Awareness Month: Anxiety
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! First up, we’re looking at the common issue of anxiety.
Deciphering Your Love Language
There is no better way to feel loved and enhance emotional connection than to learn and speak our partner’s love language.
The Emotional Impact of Miscarriage and Infertility
One of the difficulties of motherhood may happen long before delivery. Miscarriage and infertility are facts of life that are difficult to bear.
How to Get Out of the Social Media Comparison Trap
People have always compared themselves to others. But with the advent of social media, it’s easier—and possibly more harmful—than ever before.