Men’s Sexuality Growth Group Launching in Redmond, WA
This Group is for any man who has experienced unwanted sexual behaviors in their life or seeks to understand how their past story has formed their current behaviors, relationships, and view of self. It is for anyone who desires to grow & change in the area of sexuality or unwanted behaviors.
Women’s Trauma/Anxiety Group Launching in Redmond, WA
This Care Group is for women who have had painful life experiences, deal with ongoing feelings of anxiety or distress, and who long to walk in greater peace & compassion with their stories.
Marriage: Why Do We Have Conflict?
Marriages often see conflict as a warning sign: Something is wrong! But what if conflict could be a movement toward closeness with our spouse? What if conflict could be a form of intimacy?
Forgive & Remember
Many of us have been told that to remember harm done to us, is the same as bitterness. But Jesus shows us a forgiveness that names the harm done to us. So how do we forgive like Jesus?
Forgiving Is Not Forgetting
Nobody comes into adulthood unwounded. But how do we heal from these wounds, when we’ve been taught to"forgive and forget?” The truth is much closer to “Forgive & Remember.”
Why Use Spiritual Disciplines In Therapy?
Jesus & Therapy: Are they friends or enemies? I regularly hear from colleagues & clients: “Why would I open the Bible in counseling?” or “What does God have to do with mental health?”
Part 5: Four Models (Weaknesses of Biblical Counseling)
PART 5: Let’s consider the Weaknesses of Biblical Counseling. Although it seeks to image God, its capacity for harm is even greater if done poorly.
Part 3: Four Models (#3 Christian Psychology)
PART 3: Let’s look at the unique movement of Christian Psychology, its strengths & weaknesses, and how it looks in both counseling & church settings.
Part 2: Four Models of Christian Counseling (Levels of Explanation & Integration)
PART 2: Let’s look at four models of “Christian Counseling.” We’ll share common critiques of each and how they tend to play out in a counseling practice (and/or church setting).
Part 1: What is a Christian Counselor?
PART 1: What does it mean, to be a “Christian Counselor”? The truth is, sometimes very little, and other times very much. Before we choose a counselor, we should know.
Am I Depressed?
1 in 5 of us will have a depressive episode. 1 in 10 will have a full blown panic attack. Known as “the dark night of the soul” or “the stubborn darkness,” depression affects how we feel. So how can I know if I’m depressed?
The 10 Symptoms of “Hurry Sickness”
Most of us operate out of an anxious normal. We are too stressed, too busy, too frazzled. So, test yourself against these 10 symptoms of “hurry sickness.”
Ravi Zacharias, Spiritual Abuse, & “Healing Thyself”
More important than your gifts (publishings, platform, skills, etc.) is the invisible and untold stories inside us. We must address our own emptiness or see it spill out onto others.
Responding to Anxiety: Contemplative Prayer
2020 is clearly a time of anxiety. Of the unknown. Of things we cannot control. We need now, more than ever, to come back to the here and now. We need peace. Contemplative prayer can help.
When I’m a Christian Struggling with Mental Health
Coping techniques, psychotropic medication, and treatment plans can be helpful, but how do we understand who we are and who God is in light of our situations and circumstances?
An Open Invitation from a Big Time Sinner
I feel nervous about sharing my story at times. I’m still tempted to believe that it’s too broken. Here’s an open invitation to do counseling, from a big-time sinner, with a big-time savior.
For Parents: When My Teen Cuts
Working with teenagers, I'm no longer surprised to hear many stories of self-harm. But In every “reason” for cutting, God's promises can break down these false substitutes for justice, peace, and atonement.
How Can I Tell if My Anger Is Righteous?
SPOILER: Everyone thinks their anger is righteous. But it almost never is. Anger always feels justified. But is it righteous? How can we tell if our anger is righteous?
Where to Start When You’re Angry
Many of us struggle with anger. Saying hurtful things, blowing up on our kids, or secretly broiling inside. Here are some good questions to start with when approaching your anger.
Trusting God When Anxiety is Screaming
We must find something outside of ourselves to free us from anxiety, to anchor us in these tossing waves. And the pitching surf of anxiety is our feelings. So don't follow your heart.
Three Steps to Start Today
STEP 1
Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.
STEP 2
One of our counselors will connect with you to schedule your counseling sessions.
STEP 3
Say hello to a better you. Say hello to a better you.