Combat Empathy Fatigue Empathy fatigue or compassion fatigue, as it is sometimes called, is a common term used in mental health and helping professions. A whole section of a course was designated to this very topic when I was in graduate school to become a therapist. Empathy fatigue is the emotional, psychological, spiritual, physical, and … [Read more…]
Understanding and Striving for Humble Confidence In my years of working with children and then having my own, I see patterns that occur in certain personality traits. Most often in my office I work with children who struggle with self-esteem and self-worth issues. Because of their struggles I get to hear all of their wonderful … [Read more…]
I was recently nominated by Alice Mills at http://poemachronicles.com for the Liebster Award. I greatly enjoy Alice’s blog and am therefore humbled that she would choose to nominate me. She writes in a way that showcases her theological knowledge as well as her personal walk with God. As I told her, I always find myself either … [Read more…]
How to be in this World but Not of It – Representing Godly Behavior As Christians this is a balance we are constantly trying to juggle. We are called to put God at the forefront of everything! God tells us to gather together with other Christians. And we are also commanded to reach out to … [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 Thinking: Set a Faith-Filled Intention Most people have heard of the book The Power of Positive Thinking by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale. It was originally written in 1952. It is an international … [Read more…]
Start Praying in This Way and Become Closer to God Sometimes the process of praying seems daunting or overwhelming. I’m a christian mental health therapist and at times my clients will ask me, “How should I pray? What should I say?” First and foremost my response is, whatever is on your heart. I then turn … [Read more…]
This post contains affiliates. The links do cost you anything extra but provide me a small commission if you use them. Start a Prayer Journal and See Amazing Growth in Your Faith I’m a christian mental health therapist, a wife and a mom of two. So I’m pretty short on time. But so are you, … [Read more…]