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Life’s Journey & Seasons of Change

By | | Christian Counseling, Men's Issues, Personal Growth, Women's Issues

We are on the cusp of fall and what a great reminder that life is all about the changing of seasons.  What comes to mind for you when you think about change?  Many different ideas may be coming up for you with this thought exercise.  Change in and of itself can be thought of as neutral, however, what does the change mean?  How does it impact me and my circumstances?  What about the world and my view of it?  What will happen now and what does the path forward look like?  How do I get through this?  These are among many significant questions that one may ask […]

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A Lifespan View of Personality Development

By | | Family, Men's Issues, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Women's Issues

One valuable resource for understanding personality development across the lifespan is Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development. Erikson’s theory posits that psychological development takes place across the lifespan (not only during childhood and adolescence) and is heavily shaped by social relationships at each stage. Erikson’s theory provides a template for understanding emotional and social flourishing across the lifespan by outlining key psychosocial tasks that individuals should ideally achieve at each stage of life. This theory includes eight stages which span from infancy to older adulthood. At each stage, there is a central conflict which centers on developing (or failing to

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Self-Compassion for Stress Management

By | | Anxiety, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Stress, Women's Issues

Amidst the holiday season, there can be a myriad of feelings–everything from joy and excitement to stress and anxiety. Self-compassion can be an effective stress management strategy, both during this holiday season and beyond. What is Self-Compassion? Self-compassion is compassion directed towards oneself. According to researcher Kristin Neff, there are three key components to self-compassion: self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness. Self-kindness is treating ourselves with kindness and considering our own needs. Self-kindness means being gentle and understanding towards ourselves rather than harshly critical and judgmental. With self-kindness, we are soothing ourselves as we would comfort a loved one who is

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Illuminating the Darkness: Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder

By | | Depression, Men's Issues, Mental Health, Women's Issues

In the coming months, as the days grow shorter and the chill in the air deepens, many people find themselves grappling with a familiar foe: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). This form of depression, often referred to as the winter blues, affects millions of individuals worldwide, casting a shadow over their lives during the darker months of the year. While SAD can be challenging to cope with, there are numerous strategies and coping mechanisms that can help individuals navigate through this difficult time and emerge stronger on the other side. Before diving into coping strategies, it’s essential to understand what Seasonal

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