Posts Tagged ‘New Hope Counseling’
“You Say” by Lauren Daigle
This song is one that I find to be very powerful. She is a Christian artist. I was surprised when I heard this song being played on a secular radio station. As I listen to this song I think about how much it not only applies to my life but how much it could apply…
Read MoreThe Holidays:Part Six – What to do After the Holidays
It is not uncommon for people to get depressed after the holidays. Sometimes we are on a rush from the holiday season, and when it is over in a blink of an eye we can become depressed. Sometimes the holidays can bring on a lot of hurt, maybe your family or friends said or did something hurtful, and…
Read MoreWait Wait Wait
Have you ever been waiting for something, and it seems like you are never going to get it? Have you ever waited for something for so long that you have lost hope that you will ever get what you were waiting for? What do you do while you wait for a job, an acceptance letter,…
Read MoreThe Joys of Summer
Some people LOVE summer and some people HATE it. I’m in the LOVE category. Summer opens up opportunities that winter does not. Summer has been known to be a mood booster. The sun shines and it stays light later. I love when I drive home from work at 8:00pm and the sun is still shining.…
Read MoreBullying
Bullying is something that some of us are all too familiar with. Bullying can affect someone’s life in a way that is so incredibly hurtful that it is almost incomprehensible. Bullying stays with someone for a very long time. It is possible to get through it but it always stays with us. Individuals and…
Read MoreSaying Good-bye to the Winter Blues!!
Finally, it is that time of year. We can put away our boots and winter coats and break out the sandals, shorts, tank tops and even bathing suits. For some people, your heart just sank when you read, “bathing suits.” Believe me, I understand. Isn’t it crazy to think about how much weather affects our…
Read MoreMental Health Is All About WHO You Know
Recently it seems like every other commercial on T.V. is for some sort of DNA testing service or ancestry discovery. For a few dollars you can discover if you are Italian or Icelandic or whether have a lineage of lederhosen. The trend seems to hold several practical purposes like discovering if your genetic code carries…
Read MoreHow to Fight WITH Your Spouse, Part 2: Know Your Target
The previous article focused on the inevitability of marital conflict. I proposed that not being surprised by spousal conflict might make the pain of the argument sting less. Just to be clear, I don’t advocate for or expect constant bickering in spousal relationships. In light of taking the shock out of arguing with our partner,…
Read MoreHow to Fight With Your Spouse, Part 1: Expect Conflict
How do you fight with your spouse? For those of us who have a lifetime partner, the art of arguing is a valuable skill. This brief article, and the one following, are going to propose that it is possible to navigate marital conflict. I can’t claim to have the step by step guide to arguing,…
Read MoreOf Barrenness and Burning: When Life Seems Bleak
As far as the forest is concerned, the season has switched from fall to winter. The branches are bare, and the forest floor is evidence of a year gone by. The other day, as I arrived at the trail I like to run on (first time since fall was in full foliage), I was surprised…
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