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4 Ways to Deepen Connection Within Your Family and Improve Your Kids' Self-Esteem

We tend to confuse presence with connection…Learn ways real connection sets the whole family up for long-term success! By Rochelle Murrell, MA LPC

What is a Biblical Approach to Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids?

We have a special opportunity to gift our children with the ability to share and manage emotions in a Godly manner. By Emily Simon, LCSW, PIP

5 Practical Tips to Improve Your Child's Eating Habits

Overwhelmed At the Thought of Tackling Your Child’s Eating Habits? By Rebeka Loper CNC, CPT, CNHP

PHYSICALBridget CrowderApril 10, 2022food mood connection, picky eaters, picky to plenty, healthy eating for kids, how to change my child's diet, healthy eaters, family diet plan, body is a temple, temple talks, crunchy christian

5 Time-Tested Steps to Ignite Your Teen’s Faith

“With 75% of graduating high school students leaving the church, parents and youth influencers have an opportunity to do something different.” By Clay Wyatt, Student Pastor, M.Div.

SOCIALBridget CrowderApril 3, 2022christian teens, raising christian teens, raising kids to love Jesus, how to parent a teenager, christian parenting, how to point teens to Jesus, role model, identity, identity struggles for teens, image bearer of God, how to not be fake, get my child excited about church, american church, high school grads leave the church

The Damage of Avoiding Painful Emotions

Stuffing, minimizing, or ignoring difficult feelings seems more convenient in the moment, but long term wreaks havoc. By Audrey Hardin, MS LPC

EMOTIONALBridget CrowderMarch 27, 2022emotional pain, emotional addiction, emotional patterns, emotional shut down, danger of avoidance, damage of avoidance, relationship damage, food mood connection, spiritual damage, spiritual growth

What to Do When the Physical Suffering Doesn’t End

Whether you or a loved one, physical suffering brings us all to our knees. By Guest Contributor Lisa Donohue, CLC

Relationships: How to Navigate Suffering from “Abrupt Endings”

“No one can prepare you for the pain that follows a relationship ending you didn’t see coming…” By Philip K. Hardin, MA, MDiv, LMFT, LPC

SOCIALBridget CrowderMarch 13, 2022suffering in relationships, abrupt endings, relationship endings, traumatic breakups, unjust firing, divorce, christian divorice, christian grief, christian suffering, rejected and alone, afraid of rejection, relationship rejection, relationship repair, how to heal, healing after abandonment, misund, misunderstood

What is God's View of Suffering?...And Why is That important For My Mental Health?

“I have come to the conclusion that God sees suffering and pain differently than we do…” By Karla Hardin, MS LPC

SPIRITUAL, EMOTIONALBridget CrowderMarch 6, 2022suffering produces hope, suffering in singleness, sufferer to overcomer, suffering well, christian suffering, long suffering, how to suffer well, how does suffering produce character, how to navigate suffering, suffering in God's eyes, different kinds of struggles, mental health and suffering, triumph in adveristy, how to overcome

Are You Hungry for Connection?

5 steps to strengthen connection in your relationships and create deeper satisfaction. By Philip K. Hardin, MA, MDiv, LMFT, LPC

What to Do When You Discover Your Relationship is Toxic

“Whether it’s with a partner, friend, or family member, follow these 3 steps to change the course of your toxic dynamic.” By Audrey Hardin, MS LPC

How To Know If You’re in A Toxic Relationship

“Consider 7 traits to determine if your relationship is toxic.” by Audrey Hardin, MS LPC

3 Steps to Repair Your Relationships this Valentines Day

“Consider seeing Valentine’s Day as an invitation to repair what’s been broken in your relationships.” By Philip K. Hardin, MA, MDiv, LMFT, LPC

Is Your Brain Keeping You From Reaching Your Goals?

Our brain’s design and function has everything to do with how we live day to day. Knowing how to outsmart your brain is key to any real change! By Karla Hardin, MS LPC

What's Your Body Got to Do With It?

Your gut -the “second brain” could be holding you back from achieving your goals. Find out how! By Karla Hardin, MS LPC

PHYSICALBridget CrowderJanuary 16, 2022sugar addiction, sugar silent killer, sugar woes, sugar the new cigarette, sugar addict, addicted to sugar, mood disorders and sugar, gut health and mood, gut health for mental health, second brain repair, gut repair for mood, integrative medicine for mental health

How Forgiveness Changed My Life

Practical steps to forgive what you can’t forget and free you up for the best year yet! By Audrey Hardin, MS LPC

Ready, Set GOals!

“4 practical tools to set goals for you and your family -free downloads!” By Philip K. Hardin, M.A., M. Div., LMFT, LPC

Reflect Before You Goal-Set for the New Year

“We must look back before we can improve our future.” By Philip K. Hardin, MA, MDiv, LMFT, LPC

How to Deal with Loss During this Holiday Season

“The holidays are filled with both joy and grief. Learn how to embrace both.” By Guest Contributor, Lisa Donohue, CLC

SOCIAL, EMOTIONALBridget CrowderNovember 21, 2021holiday loss, grief during holidays, family disappointment, grieving during christmas, grieving during thanksgiving, family dynamics, struggling relationship during holidays, grieving well, suffering in singleness, lonely during holidays, sad about covid, pandemic trauma

How to Redeem Loss in Blended Families

“Loss is an unavoidable part of blended family life, but redemption can also be a part of the story.” By Guest Contributor Rachel Dunne, of spiritualstepmom.com

SOCIAL, Blended FamiliesBridget CrowderNovember 15, 2021blended family boundaries, how to grow your blended family, christian blended family tips, ongoing loss, systemic loss, purpose of grieving, grieve to thrive, grieving well, why do I need to grieve, blended family, blended family conflict, spiritual stepmom, spiritualstepmom, stepfamily coaching, blended family coach

Could Grief Be the Reason You Struggle with Self-Confidence or Anxiety?

“Failing to grieve can affect more things than you think.” By Audrey Hardin, MS LPC

Bridget CrowderNovember 7, 2021grief and anxiety, purpose of grieving, why do I need to grieve, grieve my childhood, unmeet needs, unmet needs, unmet longings, hurts and losses, childhood hurt closure, childhood wounds, proactive healing, how to heal from childhood trauma, grief works, grief work childhood, boost self-confidence, alleviate anxiety, emotional healing, self-compassion