*Disclosure: This post may contain affiliates. Read the full disclosure here. In attending a workshop on helping clients with body issues, the presenters from THE Conversation used the work of Henderikus J. Stam’s book The Body and Psychology to identify 5 misconceptions about the body. Even if a person doesn’t struggle with an eating disorder … [Read more…]
*Disclosure – This post may contain affiliates. Read the full disclosure here. Here’s my confession. I’m completely a Martha. I’m a list maker. A planner. A to-do checker. I’m even one of those people who will add an item … [Read more…]
*Disclosure: Post may contain affiliate links. See full disclosure here. According to Merriam-Webster, to compare is to examine the character or qualities of especially in order to discover resemblances or differences; to view in relation to. We innately make comparisons where ever we go and do. The food we pick in the grocery store. Clothes we pick … [Read more…]
The best novels are the ones that have the greatest character development. They start the novel with flaws and weaknesses. Then they face adversities. Have ups and downs. And ultimately they are better off people in the end. At least somewhat. The best novels have growth of some kind. But sometimes the growth isn’t so … [Read more…]
I Don’t NEED My Husband At first glance that sounds like such a terrible statement. I love my husband. He truly is my favorite person on this Earth. He has been an amazing support through me getting a master’s degree and moving states twice because of my career. Marriage with to him is easy. He’s … [Read more…]
Come out of the Shadows – Embrace Your True Identity “You’re too sensitive.” “Stop being so sensitive.” If I collected change every time I had heard those sentences when I was growing up I would be living in a far nicer home. What sentence is popping in your head? I know there’s one there because … [Read more…]
To “love your neighbor as yourself” – You have to love yourself Jesus tells us that the second greatest commandment is to ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ – Matthew 22:39 NIV And throughout the bible we see examples of love and sacrifice for one another. One of the greatest stories of this connection with fellow man is through David and … [Read more…]
The Road to Finding Your Identity After Adoption “But they didn’t want me. Why didn’t they want me?” That question never gets easy to hear and answers are even harder. As a Christian mental health therapist, I’ve worked with children, teens, and adults for eight years. Of all the clients, however, God has created … [Read more…]
This post contains affiliates. The links don’t cost you anything extra but I do receive a small commission if you use them. Positive Self-Talk: Ways to Combat the Negative Let’s be honest. We talk to ourselves all the time! Usually in our head but I’ve been known to mutter when I’m looking at my to-do … [Read more…]