Work & wellbeing
When Work Is Going Well but You’re Running on Empty
A healthier way to handle responsibility without losing the rest of your life.
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Thoughts for the work of being human.
Writing on counseling, relationships, faith, and finding a way forward.
Relationships
Why the Same Relationship Conflict Keeps Happening
Notice the recurring cycle and find a different way to respond.
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When Drinking or Another Habit Becomes Your Main Way to Cope
Look honestly at the relief, the cost, and the support that fits.
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How Christian Faith and CBT Can Work Together
A practical example of thoughtful clinical work with room for faith.
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What Happens in a First Counseling Session?
A plain account of the first conversation and how to prepare.
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When Does Worry Become a Problem?
Notice when worry starts narrowing your choices and what to try next.
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What Is CBT Like in an Actual Counseling Session?
The observation and intervention process I use in real life.
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Can I See a Christian Counselor Without Making Faith the Focus?
How we decide together what place faith has in counseling.
Read article ↗Parenting
Parenting with Love, Fear, and Wisdom
How can perfect love cast out fear while the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom—and what does that mean for the way we parent?
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Counseling 101: An Introduction
Starting counseling can feel like a big step. Learn what counseling is, what to expect, and how a therapist can help you move toward meaningful change.
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Cognitive Distortions: When Thoughts Feel True but Are Not Fully Accurate
Cognitive distortions are predictable thinking habits that can intensify anxiety, depression, conflict, and self-criticism.
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Why Do I Feel Anxious When Nothing Is Wrong?
Anxiety can show up even when life looks fine. Learn why it happens, what keeps it going, and when counseling may help.
Read article ↗Obsessive-Compulsive Concerns
OCD and Reassurance Seeking: Why Asking for Certainty Can Keep Anxiety Going
Reassurance can briefly reduce OCD anxiety but often strengthens the cycle over time. Learn how reassurance seeking works and how counseling can help.
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