Transformation Tuesday 10/25/22
We are not our thoughts. That may seem obvious but it’s sobering to reflect on how often we accept them as truth. This is particularly relevant for thoughts that are [...]
Transformation Tuesday 10/18/22
It may seem counterintuitive but, the initial increase in focus and attention required to effectively process emotions actually allows us to spend less time and energy dealing with them in [...]
Throwback Thursday 9/15/22
We have all found ourselves in some dark places. It is in these moments that we are the most in need yet often the most doubtful and hopeless. None of [...]
Transformation Tuesday 8/30/22
Grief is something that touches us all at some point in our lives. It could be the death of a friend, loved one, or member of our community. It could [...]
Transformation Tuesday 8/23/22
Emotion has two frequencies: soft, slow, and low and harsh, fast, and intense/loud. The first frequency is considered primary emotion. These emotions are related to our core unmet attachment needs. [...]
Transformation Tuesday 9/16/22
Research shows that prayer and being part of a faith community are beneficial for our mental health. At the same time, it can be hard to feel comforted and supported [...]
Transformation Tuesday 8/2/22
Resentment is often the tip of an iceberg of unprocessed emotional distress. It’s also a reaction that typically builds over time. When we experience emotionally distressing situations over and over [...]
Transformation Tuesday 7/26/22
Humans are hard wired for relationships. From cradle to grave we instinctually seek closeness with those near to us. Relationships are our ecological niche and a necessary component for healthy [...]
Throwback Thursday 7/14/22
Relationships are messy from the very beginning. We are born to very human parents who make very human mistakes. These mistakes often hurt us and change our view of ourselves [...]
Transformation Tuesday 5/17/22 – Understanding Shame
Shame often comes alive as an unconscious response to fear (especially a fear of not being good enough). You can see shame as the shadow to fear. It causes humans [...]