We are addicted to self-sufficiency. Without even realizing it we are all junkies for independence. The beginning of the new year is often a time when this becomes even more evident. It’s the time when we are bombarded with encouragement to reflect and resolve. The hope is that in the New Year we will reach a greater level of self-improvement or attain a lasting commitment to live better. The turning of a year seems to put us on a quest to become all that we wish we could be.

Parents need direction to know when and how to find help when their child is struggling. They also need wisdom to know what emotional health looks like for themselves. Raising Emotionally Healthy Kids is readable and useful– not too long but packed with practical help. It is a balance of biblical wisdom coupled with a clinical understanding of emotional development.

Fundamentals of Trauma Healing is an eight-hour training designed for Christian professional and lay counselors who desire to learn the basics for counseling clients who have experienced past trauma. The instructors will teach the course content using biblical principles and a distinctly Christian worldview. The course is offered in an online live venue through Zoom.

Parents today have the difficult task of raising kids in a time when mental health statistics are far from encouraging. Kids face emotional challenges like no other generation and parents often have more questions than answers when it comes to helping their children navigate these turbulent waters. If you feel lost or overwhelmed when it comes to your child's emotional health you are not alone.

As we move toward a post-pandemic normal, most counselors are still using technology to meet with their counselees. What does this mean for the future of biblical counseling? As we begin to see the lifting and removal of regulations, we ought to consider how technology should fit into the future of our continued care.  

We need to fill our minds with what is accurate and factual regarding ourselves. Since our thoughts shape who we are, we must be concerned with thinking about the truth. When our thoughts accurately reflect the truth of Scripture and we practice meditating on what it says regarding who we are, it changes us permanently.

When your child is sees pornography, it is an opportunity for two things. It is a teaching opportunity, and it is a gospel opportunity.

Not everyone’s experience with biblical counseling is positive. As counselors, we must be willing to admit that sometimes people encounter poor applications of biblical counseling. When that happens here are some practical tips.

In this podcast Eliza Huie sheds light on EMDR therapy from a biblical counselor's perspective. Take a listen to this fascinating conversation that is sure to be a helpful resource for believers who have questions about EMDR therapy.

This post addresses the tension parents feel when raising kids in a screen-saturated world. Get a sneak peek at this helpful book and pre-order.