Counseling

Is ‘Mental Illness’ a Helpful Label?

Despite its limitations, “mental illness” is still the preferred label in the medical profession and in popular culture.

You’re Not as Broken as You Think

How often do we measure ourselves with a tape measure that is no longer, or never even was, accurate for our needs?

My Spiritual Awakening

The weird thing about hangovers is that I adapted to them. They set the tone for the day: the muscles governing my movement would be sore, the head housing my mind would ache, the seat of my heart would feel broken, and the voices of my soul would speak only shame.

13 Practical Ways Your Church Can Support Caregivers

There are many ways churches can support caregivers of Alzheimer's and dementia patients.

Shame Off You

Denise Pass: From Hiding to Healing

Understanding and Overcoming Shame

There are several attitudes of the mind that keep us from letting go of shame.

What You Need to Know About Suicide

Understanding the underlying cause of suicide is important if we are to help our friends, family and counselees.

The Pastoral Handbook of Mental Illness

Steve Bloem: A Guide for Training and Reference

Why Honor and Honesty Are Two Sides of the Same Coin

Our desire to 'honor' others is often a smoke screen that keeps us from entering heartache.

Jay Stringer: Unwanted

How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing

Therefore I Have Hope

Cameron Cole: 12 Truths That Comfort, Sustain, and Redeem in Tragedy