A chronic illness is a long-term health condition that lasts for three months or longer. Chronic illnesses can affect people of all ages, and when it comes to children having chronic illnesses, it’s important to approach the conversations with honesty, sensitivity, and understanding. Children rely on their parents for guidance and information, and how these Continue Reading >>
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Rediscovering Faith After Personal Loss
Whether you’ve lost a loved one, are facing a chronic illness, or are dealing with any manner of personal loss, the grief that comes with it can be earth-shattering. Grief occurs after loss of any kind, and this journey through grief can stir a myriad of emotions and questions, challenging the strongest beliefs. While many turn to faith Continue Reading >>
Understanding Grief
The concept of understanding grief can seem contradictory – after all, every person’s journey through grief is uniquely shaped by a person’s background, experiences, and relationships. However, despite its individual nature, there are common threads that can unify the experience of grief. In this blog, we’ll explore the various facets of grieving while acknowledging its Continue Reading >>
Why Faith-Based Counseling Is for Everyone
Sometimes, life feels like a whirlwind of emotions. During moments of crisis, grief, or change, many of us search for an anchor to hold onto – something that reminds us we aren’t alone. During these times, faith-based counseling can be a beacon of hope and healing, even for those who might not consider themselves religious Continue Reading >>
How To Prepare For The Hard Dates
Grief can get easier as time goes on, but it never really goes away. And though grief can manifest at times when we least expect it, when you lose a loved one, it’s not uncommon to dread certain dates. Whether it’s holidays, anniversaries, or birthdays, it can be hard to celebrate without them. It’s important Continue Reading >>
Understanding and Overcoming Caregiver Burnout
You’ve been there for others in their time of need, pouring love, time, and energy into caring for a loved one. This journey is rewarding, yet it’s not without its trials. You might feel a bit more worn out than usual or be anxious about your caregiver tasks. That’s okay – you’re human, after all. Continue Reading >>
Understanding and Supporting Grieving Teens
Being a teenager is hard enough as it is – there are big exams, tough classes, peer pressure, romantic and social issues, friendships, bullying…the list goes on. It seems silly as you get older but, remember, there once was a time when a person not inviting you to hang out was enough to warrant a Continue Reading >>
Finding Meaning & Purpose After Retirement
You’ve given a majority of your life to your career, and now that you’re retiring, you may feel a little off balance or lost, and are wondering what comes next. While it’s important to take time for yourself, and you may be enjoying less busy and less stress filled days, it’s also important to find Continue Reading >>
Guest Blog: Grieving the Loss of a Pet
For many, a pet is just another member of the family. They provide unconditional love and loyalty, which is why the loss of a dear pet can be so devastating. The pain from losing a pet can seem unbearable and lead to many other complicated emotions. If you or a loved one are going through Continue Reading >>
Guest Blog: The Importance of Practicing Self-Care
In today’s world, many people feel as though they have to do it all. Juggling work, children, home life, and more can leave you feeling spread pretty thin. All these things are necessary and add purpose to our lives, but it is important not to neglect yourself in the process of taking care of everything Continue Reading >>
Guest Blog: How Divorce Impacts Families
The end of a marriage can be devastating, not just for the two splitting up, but the whole family. It can be difficult to cope with the changes that come with divorce and how to manage them. As the family relationships change, it is important to be more aware of how to support the family Continue Reading >>
Guest Blog: Simple Ways to Find Everyday Joy
When you are going through a tough battle, such as the loss of a loved one, loss or change of a job, divorce, or any other personal challenges, it can be difficult to find joy. Things that you used to enjoy may now feel like a chore. It can be overwhelming to share these feelings Continue Reading >>
Guest Blog: Understanding the Stages of Grief
Grief is an overwhelming emotion that we all deal with differently and, regardless of how strong your faith is, when someone you love dies, your heart will waver. Dealing with loss is difficult, exhausting, emotional, and painful. There are stages of grief and it is important to understand what those stages are in order to Continue Reading >>