Counseling is a great way for people to learn more about themselves and how to effectively process the world around them. Counseling can help people face old wounds, confront past failures, and develop a plan for dealing with the challenges they face on a daily basis. Christian counseling has all the aforementioned benefits with one…
The Basic Assumption. Couples therapy goes on the assumption that there are personal and social forces binding a couple together that are stronger than the forces tearing them apart. Forming intimate bonds within couples is very important in the lives of most human beings because these bonds are the nucleus of a safe and comfortable…
Just saying the word “anxiety” can cause you to feel anxious. Anxiety is a part of life, but there are ways to cope. For more information on helping individuals, couples, family, and group therapy in the Greater Dallas area contact us today! First thing: Anxiety can be uncomfortable, but isn’t always a negative thing. It helps a person…
Coming together as a couple can be difficult. We each come to the marriage with our own set of values, interests and habits. Making the marriage work takes time and effort. The most successful marriages apply three core principles: communication, division of duties and time for self. Here are some strategies to employ to help…
Most women grow up thinking about their wedding day, having every single detail planned out before there is even a ring, much less a groom. Once they do fall in love and live out that dream wedding day, then they are off to start living their happily ever after, right? This is a misconception that so many newly…
Growing up can be difficult, and if your child is having a hard time dealing with many common situations that occur during a child’s youth, such as making friends and expressing themselves, you may want to consider letting your child talk to a child psychologist to determine if there is an underlying issue that needs…
Blended families make up a large percentage of families in today’s modern society, with over half of all remarriages including children from one or both new partners. While it should feel encouraging to newly blended or soon to be blended families, many families aren’t prepared for the issues and hard work that come with blending…
Personal issues that can be helped by a mental health professional include such things as racing thoughts, anxiety, depression, life-stage challenges, and mood swings, to name a few. If you feel bad and your medical doctor can’t find anything wrong with you physically, maybe you would find relief from a mental health professional. You do…
When life gets rough and problems start mounting, a good counselor can do much to help. But not all counselors are “created equal.” It isn’t just a matter of experience or skill—In counseling, perhaps more than most other professions, worldview, beliefs, and attitudes are of utmost importance. A Christian and non-Christian technician or plumber can…
Blended families can be truly wonderful. However, there can be a bit of an adjustment period for everyone while each family member is getting used to the new family dynamic. Fortunately, you and your newly blended family don’t have to just “tough it out.” Instead, you can consider looking into counseling. These are some of…