Psychologists over the decades have discussed the concept of “self-actualization.” What is it, and how can it help us grow into more whole human beings?

The business of life can draw us away from quiet moments. Yet it is in these moments that we can find God and gratitude in the small.

As a hopeful end to the pandemic is in sight, how do we manage the struggles that can come with a return to life as we knew it?

While caring for a newborn is fulfilling and rewarding, at times it can also feel confusing, agonizing, demanding, and unbearable. Unlike their babys’ cries, moms may feel like theirs go unheard. Here are some suggestions to help you as you begin your mothering journey.

It can be difficult to remember what love felt like in those early years, especially while trying to navigate the needs and schedules of children. Brynn Gutelius offers her keys to maintaining a strong marriage while parenting teens.

In the first part of his series on understanding God and suffering, Peter Ruffini, LPC examines his own experience of suffering and forms a theological framework for the topic.

Love is in the air this time of year, but what about the rest of the year? We often find ways to say “I love you” on special occasions but are we as intentional when it comes to loving one another on a daily basis?

No matter where our shame stems from, our response is often the same as Adam and Eve’s: we hide and we work hard to cover ourselves up.

Instead of thinking you need to fill yourself with new skills to attain self-worth, really what needs to happen is the opposite. You need to uncover what already exists within you. 

These last two years of the pandemic have been unprecedented. One of the places most affected by these changes is the school system.

Teenagers get a bad rap—they are often seen as mouthy, irreverent, lazy, and impulsive. They certainly can be all those things, but have we ever wondered why?

Marriage is beautiful but, unfortunately, we often view it in idealized ways that can leave us disappointed. But, there are some practices that can help us refrain from idolizing our partners and keep God in the center of our marriage.

In a weary world filled with suffering, the Christmas story offers hope, love, and a sense of a new and good thing in Immanuel: “God with us.”

Often the divide between partners is a bigger threat to their union than the problems they bring to counseling. Having a “Team Us” mindset helps couples get on the same page, become solution-focused rather than problem-focused, and work together to deal with their true relational problems.

In the first part of her series on understanding trauma, Kimberly Fritsch, LAC addresses some misconceptions and shows how trauma is so much more than being “dramatic.”

This holiday season, the CCCRD staff collected a list of recommended reading for those looking to develop individually and spiritually. Find a book for yourself or for a friend—a good book makes a thoughtful Christmas gift!

Let’s call bullying what it really is: abuse. Those who are harmed by abuse go on to harm others. How do we stop this continuous cycle?

There are many misconceptions around the topic of self-esteem, but understanding it more deeply can transform how we live and the way we view ourselves.

As women, we all have seasonal changes. In the singleness season of young adulthood, there is much to learn among all of the excitement and transition.

The teen years can feel like a stark contrast from the warmth and cuddles of the younger years. But this season also holds blessings beyond what you might see right now.