Imagine a child who shrinks away from a comforting hug, or who seems indifferent to a parent's attempts to soothe them. This isn't just...

That sudden wave of terror, the racing heart, the feeling of impending doom – if you've experienced a panic attack, you know how utterly...

We've all seen it: the clinging toddler, the tearful dog left at the vet, or even the lump in our own throats when a loved one departs....

Phobias. That icy grip of fear, the racing heart, the overwhelming urge to flee. Whether it's spiders, heights, or public speaking,...

That flutter in your stomach before a presentation. The dread of walking into a crowded room. The constant replay of awkward interactions...

What do you see when you look at 2024? Thoughts of a new year are often filled with hope, excitement, or sometimes apprehension. Maybe you are expecting big changes such as having a child or a new job search or a move. Sometimes we are filled with apprehension about our own or a loved one’s health issues. Many people make resolutions, New Year’s resolutions which cause the gym to be crowded in January and February and that type of thing. Weight Watchers probably has its highe

The gift of hearing is incredible. I love to sit and listen to music, especially Christian hymns. On Sunday mornings, my husband and I enjoy listening and singing along to acapella gospel songs in preparation for worship just a couple of hours later. It is also a wonderful thing to be able to learn and gain wisdom from presentations in church, Bible classes, education, podcasts, and work. Our ears no doubt perform important service to us. Jesus said “ He who has ears to hear,

Have you ever stopped and looked around you? Have you ever inventoried your life and actually taken note of the people whom you spend most of your time talking and dining and hanging out together? We all know they say that raising kids takes a village, and believe me, as a single parent of twins for over a decade, I can attest to this. But I am here to tell you that “adulting” also requires people around you who support and encourage you and are there for you when life goes r

Grounding, also called earthing, refers to the practice of connecting with the Earth's surface by walking barefoot or using special...

"New Testament Survey" has picked up steam recently on Amazon! It is finally available in Hardback ($18), Paperback ($12.12) and Kindle...

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder that can occur after someone experiences (or witnesses) a traumatic...

Personality disorders are a type of mental disorder characterized by a rigid and unhealthy pattern of thinking, feeling, and behaving...

Neurodevelopmental disorders are a group of conditions that typically manifest in early childhood and are characterized by developmental...

Dissociative disorders are a group of mental health conditions that involve a disruption or dissociation of a person's normal...

Eating disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterized by a persistent disturbance in eating or eating-related behavior,...

In previous blogs I have emphasized the need for meditation. A large component of meditation is mindfulness. But you can also be mindful...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder characterized by a pattern of uncontrollable, recurring thoughts...

Psychotic disorders are a group of mental illnesses that are characterized by a loss of contact with reality. These disorders are mainly...

Substance abuse disorders, also known as substance use disorders, are a type of mental health disorder. They are characterized by the...

Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a mental health condition that is characterized by extreme shifts in mood,...