Overcoming the Enemy Within
Whenever we think of Jesus’ famous words, “Love your enemy and pray for those who persecute you,” we typically reflect on someone who’s been a pain in one way or another. Or worse yet, someone who has really had it out for us, or abused us in some way. We don’t typically think of ourselves. […]
3 Steps That Will Change Your Life
Success in life is about asking the right question. There are lots of so-so, mildly helpful questions out there, but the really great ones are hidden. These great, life-changing questions are like the really smart but really shy person in your life: if you can get them to talk, what they say will be well […]
It’s Like You’re My Mirror!
Several months ago, my dear friend sent me a personal message about her sweet 3-year-old who was a soon-to-be big brother. “Lindsay, he’s anxious, he’s regressing, I can tell. I have anxiety so I know and I don’t think he will be able to share me with the baby. Will he be ready for preschool? […]
How Children “Talk” In Therapy
Stacy was a happy-go-lucky 5-year-old who never met a stranger. She could brighten up the office just by walking in and quickly stating, “I’m here! Did you miss me?”. She was coming to therapy because of multiple reports that she was having trouble in school and at extra-curricular activities. As her counselor it was hard […]
I Want To Kill Myself: A Story About Hope
There are only a handful of really important questions in life: Is there a God?What’s the meaning of life?What are my morals and values?Who am I? Here’s another biggie: Why is life worth living? Albert Camus was a famous French philosopher and author. Like most philosophers, he had some really crazy ideas and some really good ones. I […]