Resistance
"Most of us have two lives. The life we live, and the unlived life within us. Between the two stands Resistance." - Steven Pressfield #resistance #counselor #counseling #therapy #therapist
"If a child is..."
"If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in." - Rachel Carson #children #attachment #counseling #counselor #therapist #therapy
Shame-Based Lens
Guilt feelings come when we do something wrong. People feel shame when they believe they are something wrong. Guilt propels us to correct our behavior and mend broken relationships. It’s a healthy response to an unhealthy act. Feels of shame are about our very selves. It’s the difference between “I told a lie” and “I’m the kind of person who lies.” In his book, “Shame & Grace: Healing the Shame We Don’t Deserve” Smedes wrote, “Whether healthy or unhealthy, true or false,
Mending the Soul
It's difficult to find material that so beautifully blends the research and best practices in psychology with sound biblical truths, but the writers of 'Mending the Soul' have done so in
such an impacting way. This book helped me see the impacts of abuse through the lens of the Bible in a way I had never experienced. The book identifies what abuse is, how it affects people, and what steps to take to begin the healing process. I admire the writers because they've devoted thei
Trauma & Recovery
Every time I read any kind of book on psychology, I generally need a pen or a highlighter in hand because I like to underline little nuggets of wisdom to remember or doodle the occasional little star next to a key concept. When reading this book, however, I’m pretty sure I destroyed it with my pen! Notes. Everywhere! I devoured this book on my quest to be better equipped to help people process their experiences. I appreciated Herman’s review of the history of the Post-tra
Fun Run
I used to think runners were gluttons for punishment. I never understood why people voluntarily ran…for fun. I was the kid in gym class that DREADED the mile-run in P.E. class. 10-ish minutes of torture. I would think to myself, “Can I please just go back to playing my piano and laughing with my friends like a normal music-geeky highschooler? Running is pointless!” Fast-forward a decade. I’m in my kitchen talking with a friend. She has this new zest for life after losi
