What We’re Thinking About
Welcome to our blog!
Every week, we publish articles written by our counselors on various mental health, spiritual formation, or overall wellness topics.
What to Know as You Begin College
Here’s how to prepare emotionally and spiritually for college.
Counselor Spotlight: Jason
Jason King, PhD, talks fatherhood, Russian literature, and Gestalt therapy.
What Kind of Break Do You Need?
Different forms of exhaustion require different ways to recharge.
Finding Comfort in the Good Shepherd: A Guided Reflection
Natalia Parker, LPC, guides us through a reflection on parenting and God as the Good Shepherd.
Activating Faith in Therapy
By activating our faith, we can move in the direction of the healing we hope for.
Counselor Spotlight: Jennifer
Jennifer Hassan, LCSW, discusses therapy, Carrie Underwood, and being a mom.
Mental Health Awareness Month: Meet Yoga Therapist Dana Jalovick
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! This week, check out Jillian’s interview with Yoga Therapist Dana Jalovick.
Mental Health Awareness Month: Exercise and Emotional Wellness
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! This week, we’re looking at the connection between physical exercise and emotional wellness.
Mental Health Awareness Month: Talking to Men About Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! First up, we’re looking at men’s mental health.
How I’m Dealing with Graduation Grief
Brynn Gutelius, LAC, reflects on her children’s graduations and grieving the passage of time.
Instilling Hope: The Anchor of Our Soul
Hope can feel hard to come by. Thankfully, there are ways to practice hope in challenges.
Forgotten Vices, Forgotten Virtues: Wrath vs. Patience
Anger can turn to wrath; the best antidote is patience.
What to Do When You Are Overwhelmed
Sometimes, when we’re overwhelmed, the best thing we can do is practice release.
7 Ways to Prevent Ministry Burnout
What can ministry leaders do to keep going sustainably?
Growing Emotional Intelligence Through Bodily Awareness
One way to grow in emotional intelligence is by tuning into what your body is communicating to you.
How Pregnancy Changes Your Relationships With Others
One of pregnancy’s many changes is new dynamics with friends and family.
What Your Conflict Style Says About You
Lots of people do not like conflict. Thankfully, there are models and theories that help us think it through.