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“Grief is inevitable when there is loss. Discover three ways to help resolve grief.” By Abigail Cole Hardin, CLC; PNLP

SPIRITUAL, EMOTIONALBridget CrowderAugust 2, 2020grief works, COVID-19 Grief, grieving loss in covid 19, exhaustion from grief, hope in grief, christian grief, christian suffering, christian hope, therapeutic growth, tips for grieving loss, courage during COVID-19, COVID-19 tips, how to survive COVID-19Comment

Who Are Our Examples To Follow During This Crazy COVID time?

“Who are you listening to during Covid-19? Who do you trust?” By Philip K. Hardin, MDiv, LMFT, LPC

SOCIALBridget CrowderJuly 26, 2020COVID-19 agenda, COVID-19 adaptability, critical thinking during COVID19, stress during COVID 19, anxiety remedies for COVID-19, Tips to survive COVID-19, importance of mentors, we need heroes, how to be a hero, how to find a hero, how to find a mentor

What is Your "AQ" Score During COVID-19?

“Take a short quiz and assess how you are adapting during adversity and how to improve!” By Karla Hardin, MS LPC

ALLBridget CrowderJuly 19, 2020COVID-19 agenda, COVID-19 tips, courage during COVID-19, adaptability quotient, adversity quotient, COVID-19 adaptability, how to suffer well, how to see the silver lining, how God uses loss, how to live life, how to survive COVID-19, Tips to survive COVID-19

Why We Need To Embrace Risk

“The only thing to fear is fear itself…” -F.D. Roosevelt By Philip K. Hardin, MDiv, LMFT, LPC

EMOTIONALBridget CrowderJuly 12, 2020fear itself holding you back, fearful of fear, afraid of the virus, COVID-19 tips, how to change during COVID-19, stress during COVID 19, critical thinking during COVID19, anxiety remedies for COVID-19, COVID-19 agenda, how to grow your self-esteem, how to become brave, courage during COVID-19, hardin life resources, hardinlife, life is hard, teddy roosevelt quote

When “Weary” Becomes Your Primary Emotion…

“How to refuel when you’re running on empty.” By Audrey Hardin, MS LPC

Do You Have Enough “Sticky Stuff” In Your Life?

“Don’t settle for a life without meaningful relationships as it is no life at all!” By Karla Hardin, MS LPC

SOCIALBridget CrowderJune 28, 2020sticky stuff, sticky relationships, key to connection, how to feel connected, how to get closer in relationships, benefits of hugs, benefits of touch, Tips to survive COVID-19, how to help yourself during COVID-19, improve relationships in Covid-19, christian relationship advice, christian growth

What Do Salsa and Therapy Have in Common?

“Mild, Medium, or Hot -How much heat can you handle?” By Abigail Cole Hardin, CLC; PNLP

SOCIALBridget CrowderJune 21, 2020hot salsa and therapy, when to go to counseling, do i need a therapist?, mild, mild medium hot, do i need a therapist, what the Bible says about relationships

What Do Good Dads Say? - “I WILL!”

“Being willing to see ourselves as we are is the beginning of becoming what our children need us to be. Consider 3 ways to become a better Dad.” By Philip K. Hardin, MDiv, LMFT, LPC

Book Review: "Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood"

“There is a predictable pattern to teenage development, a blueprint for how girls grow. When you understand what makes them tick, you can easily guide instead of fight.” By Guest Contributor, Emily Patterson, LICSW, PIP

SOCIALBridget CrowderJune 7, 2020raising teen girls, raising teenagers, teenager parenting advice, advice for parenting teen girls, how to parent a teenager, hardin life resources, joyworks counseling, Untangled, Untangled teenagers, guiding teenage girls, how to best parent teenage girl, preteen girls, christian parenting skills

How Using Both Sides of Your Brain Can Ensure You Live Your Best Life

“You and I only function at our optimal self when we are operating according to our spiritual and biological design.” By Karla Hardin, MS LPC

Bridget CrowderMay 31, 2020brain design, brain function, how to optimize your brain function, brain power, left and right brain, what trauma does to the brain, how to repair the brain, chaotic vs. rigid brain, how to identify your brain type, hardin life resources, hard in life

What Is Your Response Style?

“Take this 3-question quiz to discover how you typically respond to conflict.” By Abigail Cole Hardin, CLC; PNLP

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How Do You Respond When [Your] Life is a Mess?

“Life can feel like a mess right now. Economically, politically, vocationally, & relationally. Adopt this prayer and change your life.” By Audrey Hardin, MS LPC

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The Unexpected Gains from Loss

“COVID-19, Mother’s Day, and Duke, all stir feelings of grief but also reveal great reward. Consider three ways loss is invaluable.” By Philip K. Hardin, MDiv, LMFT, LPC

SOCIALBridget CrowderMay 10, 2020fruits of loss, gains from loss, how to see the silver lining, what you can gain from loss, personal growth through loss, personal growth through death, death brings us closer, how God uses death, how God uses loss, hardin life resources

Tips for Dealing with Sibling Conflict

“COVID-19 and the anticipation of Summer create more opportunities for conflict AND resolution. Learn how to make it count!” By Guest Contributor, Emily Patterson, LICSW, PIP

SOCIALBridget CrowderMay 3, 2020parenting advice for Christians, Christian parenting, parenting ideas, conflict resolution, conflict resolution for kids, proactive parenting, how to be a good parent, how to coach your kids

How to RESET When You've Had Enough!

“When stress and exhaustion get the best of you and you need a reset, try these 3 tips!” By Audrey Hardin, MS LPC

Bridget CrowderApril 26, 2020

Is It Possible to Find My Way Back to ME?

“COVID-19 exposed my tendency to numb and keep moving. Here’s how I got back into my skin and fought off years of a disconnected lifestyle.” By Karla Hardin, MS LPC

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COVID-19 and The Healing Power of Presence

“It took a Pandemic to wake me up to the power of Presence in my life. See 3 tips to experience your own awakening.” By Philip K. Hardin, MDiv, LMFT, LPC

SPIRITUALBridget CrowderApril 12, 2020the power of presence, the power of Jesus' presence, Jesus' healing presence for anxiety, fear and anxiety, anxiety remedies for COVID-19, COVID-19 tips, how to help yourself during COVID-19, God's presence for comfort, how to feel God's presence, tabernacled with us, tabernacle presence, stress during COVID 19

JOURNALING -NOW is the Time!

“ In order to navigate this journey well, we must remember who we are, where we are going, and who we belong to.” By Philip K. Hardin, MDiv, LMFT, LPC