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If you’re a special needs family, you know how difficult it can be to raise your children effectively and manage a household well. Sometimes the stress gets too much to deal with and you find yourself getting angry for petty reasons or not being as intentional in being there for your family as you once…

We often think that marriage counseling is just for times when divorce might be the next step after serious issues arise and while this is true, counseling can serve as a preventative measure so that small problems don’t become big ones. When you get counseling periodically throughout the year, you save your marriage and maintain…

There is more truth to the sentiment that music has healing powers than most people realize. Music has long been used to bring people together and convey feelings. It is used to entertain, to pay tribute to notable people and events, and it is even used to create emotions in people. But music also can…

Life is hard sometimes. We learn to adapt and change as we go. It can be daunting for us as adults to cope, but it can be especially difficult for children. Because they aren’t necessarily equipped to manage stress, anxiety or depression, it’s essential to implement adolescent appropriate therapy to help guide children towards the…

Often times, when facing infidelity in your marriage whether you were the one who was unfaithful or your spouse, you probably have many moments of feeling that the marriage cannot progress. This, however, is not always the case. One step to consider taking is counseling, which, yes, can actually help in these cases, even if…

Anxiety is a tricky, fear-based emotion. It takes many different forms, showing itself in different behaviors often in relation to certain situations. Medical News Today defines anxiety as “a general term for several disorders that cause nervousness, fear, apprehension, and worrying.” Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) claims that it is also the most common mental illness in…

When you think about going to therapy, you might think about having one-on-one sessions with a therapist. This is a very common form of therapy, but it’s not your only option. Many people find that there are benefits to group therapy, and you might find that it’s a good choice for you as well. As…

What is the definition of depression? The National Institute of Mental Health characterizes depression (also known as clinical depression or major depressive disorder), as “a common but serious mood disorder…[that] causes severe symptoms which affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities.” There are many forms of depression (such as postpartum depression, psychotic depression), but one…

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4…

Premarital counseling is essential for engaged couples because it allows them to discuss their values and whether there is any agreement or at least the ability to compromise on certain things. One major source of conflict in marriage is finances, and when engaged couples don’t talk about them before marriage, it leads to strife after…