By: Ashleigh Slater
Having some differences with a potential spouse is inevitable. But which ones are red flags?
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5 Signs That It’s Time to Look for a Counsellor
By: Danny Huerta
When life kicks you, it’s easy to become disoriented. Counselling is simply a way of pressing the “reset button.”
Grieving After a Breakup
By: Matt Stickel
Breakups happen. They’re sloppy, they’re ugly, and the emotional distress they create is undeniable.
Seven Strategies to Combat Teen Porn Use
By: Danny Huerta
Pornography is pervasive, but avoidable with the right skills. It can quickly become an addiction. There are seven things you can do to help your teen either not access pornography or begin turning away from needing to access pornography.
Using Social Media For Good
By: Matt Stickel
Is it just me or does it take some digging to find an uplifting post on my Facebook newsfeed? With a few hundred friends (mostly from my church and Christian workplace), I’m shocked by how little encouragement I see on a daily basis.
How Childhood Attachment Impacts Your Marriage
By: Cara Plett
We often think of attachment in terms of a loving parent soothing their upset baby. But the impact of this nurturing relationship, or lack thereof, with primary caregivers doesn’t end in infancy.
Rewire Your Brain to Fight Anxiety
By: Carolyn McCulley
Training our brains to battle anxiety through minor troubles develops emotional stamina to endure harder times.
The Danger of Emotional Affairs
Jake has been married to Kim for four years and feels good about how their relationship is going, except for their lack of time together. He admits his job is keeping him away, but he wants the promotion that’s coming up.
How to Cope With Conflict
By: Pastor Jared
In this world, conflict happens. Jesus put it this way: “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).