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Loving God Through Depression: Why Christians Struggle and How to Find Hope
Loving God through depression feels impossible when you can barely get out of bed each morning. You wonder if your faith is weak or if God has abandoned you. However, depression doesn't mean you lack faith.
2 days ago3 min read


What is Attachment Trauma?
Attachment trauma develops when early relationships with caregivers fail to provide the safety and connection you needed as a child. These experiences shape how you relate to others throughout your life.
Feb 23 min read


Brainspotting Therapy: Benefits, Uses, and Effectiveness
The benefits of brainspotting therapy have transformed how many people approach healing from trauma, anxiety, and emotional pain. This innovative treatment helps you process difficult experiences by connecting your eye position to deep emotional states.
Jan 243 min read


How to Cope With Haitian Hatred in the Media: Protecting Mental Health and Identity
The relationship between mental health and prejudice becomes painfully clear when harmful narratives spread across news channels and social media. For Haitian Americans and Haitian immigrants, recent media coverage has reopened old wounds while creating new trauma.
Jan 183 min read


What Is Attachment Trauma? Understanding Causes, Signs, and Healing
Attachment trauma develops when early relationships with caregivers fail to provide the safety, consistency, and emotional attunement a child needs to thrive. These early wounds shape how you connect with others throughout your life.
Jan 103 min read


6 Tips for Reducing Anxiety Naturally
Professional support, like anxiety therapy, is invaluable in providing tools for managing deep-seated anxiety. However, there are practical, natural strategies you can implement to dial down your body's stress response.
Jan 53 min read


How to Overcome Anxiety as a Christian: Faith-Based Strategies That Work
When you’re struggling with racing thoughts and overwhelming worry, learning how to overcome anxiety as a Christian can feel like an impossible task. You might wonder if your anxiety means you lack faith, or if seeking help outside of prayer somehow dishonors God.
Jan 43 min read


EMDR vs. Brainspotting: Understanding the Key Differences
Navigating trauma recovery often brings up two powerful, neuro-focused therapies: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Brainspotting.
Dec 21, 20253 min read


Winter Self-Care Routines to Support Your Mental Health
Implementing effective winter self-care routines is crucial as the shorter days, colder weather, and sheer pressure of the holidays can take a serious toll on our mental well-being.
Dec 14, 20253 min read


Common Signs of Attachment Trauma in Adults
Attachment trauma occurs when early caregiving relationships fail to provide the safety, consistency, and emotional attunement that children need to develop secure bonds. These early experiences shape the neural pathways that govern how we connect with others throughout our lives.
Dec 6, 20253 min read


What Is Christian Counseling vs. Secular Counseling?
In Christian counseling, spirituality forms the heart of the process. Healing involves faith, prayer, forgiveness, and viewing experiences through God’s plan. In secular counseling, spirituality enters the discussion only if the client raises it. The focus remains on meaning, identity, and wellness through a humanistic or scientific lens.
Nov 30, 20253 min read


Tips for Navigating Holiday Gatherings with Frustrating Family Members
The holiday season can bring joy, but it can also stir tension when you’re spending extended time with family. Even the closest relatives can say or do things that leave you feeling frustrated or judged and emotionally drained.
Nov 24, 20253 min read


Why Toxic Relationships Happen — Even Among Christians
It can be painful to admit that toxic relationships exist even within the Christian community. Many believers assume that shared faith automatically guarantees healthy, loving connections—but that’s not always the case.
Nov 17, 20253 min read


Overcoming Stigmas: Embracing Mental Health in the Christian Community
What’s Behind the Stigma With Mental Health in the Christian Community?
Nov 10, 20253 min read


What Is EMDR?
Over recent years, there has been an increasing awareness of the subject of mental health. As a society, we’re gaining a better understanding of the impact trauma and negative experiences can have on all aspects of life, from mental to physical health.
Nov 2, 20253 min read
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