Navigating Holiday Expectations: Setting Boundaries with Love
The holiday season is often filled with joy, celebration, and meaningful traditions. Yet, for many, it can also bring stress, conflict, and overwhelming expectations. Between family gatherings, gift exchanges, and navigating complex relationships, it’s easy
The Layers of Anger: A Pastoral Counselor’s Perspective
When I tell someone I’m a pastoral counselor specializing in anger, love, repentance, and forgiveness, they usually get a confused, faraway look in their eyes, politely nod, and then talk about things that make sense.
Fall Reset: How to Prioritize Self-Care Before the Holiday Rush
As the vibrant colors of fall arrive and the air cools, many of us find ourselves bracing for the whirlwind of the holiday season. While the holidays bring joy, family gatherings, and festivities, they can
Joy in Transitions: 5 Steps to Managing Significant Life Changes
Fall is a season of transitions. With a new school year starting, preparation for winter, and the colors transforming outside, the change in the seasons can lead us to experience a range of emotions, from
Fall Back into Routine: How to Rebuild Healthy Habits After Summer
As the summer fades away and the crisp air of fall sets in, it's a natural time to reassess our routines and rebuild healthy habits that may have slipped during the laid-back months of summer.
Recognizing and Addressing Burnout
Burnout is a state of chronic physical and emotional exhaustion, often accompanied by feelings of cynicism and detachment, as well as a sense of ineffectiveness and lack of accomplishment. With the increasing demands of modern