Read Part 2 What is forgiveness and what is it not? Most of us assume that if we forgive our offenders, they are let off the hook, while we unfairly suffer from their actions. While God commands us to forgive others, he never told us to keep trusting those who violate...
Read Part 1 Forgiveness: Forgiveness is the intentional, voluntary decision to no longer allow the offense of another person toward you to dwell in your mind, heart, or spirit. What can happen to our bodies when we hold onto an offense toward us? Negative thoughts...
What is forgiveness? Forgiveness is the intentional, voluntary decision to no longer allow the offense of another person toward you to dwell in your mind, heart or spirit. Forgiveness is the act of understanding Ephesians 6:12 King James Version (KJV): For we wrestle...
Do you feel emotionally compelled to eat, even when you aren’t hungry? Do you find comfort in food more than friends or family members? If so, you may have a food addiction. The effects of this may not be noticeable at first, but it can lead to health problems,...
Normally we would never strive for C’s, but for this, hear me out. It’s pretty common that as a parent and a therapist, I find myself repeating requests, directions, commands, etc. There’s a multitude of reasons this may take place. For example, someone is not...
If you were to tell someone that you were “stressed out,” the other person may not think twice about trying to understand where you were coming from. Kids under 12 years of age may not get this level of understanding about their stress because many deem their lives as...
Parenthood- one of the most rewarding yet overwhelming and frustrating roles an individual may undertake. As a parent, I often find myself trying to “keep up” with other parents–signing my kids up for tons of activities and often losing sight of myself. It is...
After a divorce, many adults experience feelings similar to grief. In this case, the grief comes from losing a significant person in your life – the end of a relationship. It is normal to develop depression after divorce, no matter how amicable the divorce was. The...
You’re in a new relationship and you feel a real connection with the person. You enjoy each other’s company and see the potential for true love in the future. There’s just one catch – you’re a single mom. As a dating parent, it can be difficult to find the right time...
Dating is tricky for everyone, but it can be particularly challenging for single parents. Not only do you have to juggle a new relationship, but you have to worry about how your children will react along the way. At our adult counseling center in Sterling Heights, MI,...
