Compassion is an idea that is familiar to most people. Many feel compassion in relationships with their partners, children, siblings, parents, etc. However, I
Shame is the painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behaviour. It’s extremely uncomfortable because when we
(Photo by Gary E. Stevenson, April 2021) The last fourteen months have certainly been challenging and have impacted our lives in many ways. For
Intimacy refers to a deep and mutual connection; a place where one can be emotionally vulnerable and sexually satisfied. Intimacy is dynamic with emotional,
Many of my clients find themselves worrying about things throughout their daily lives. We worry about what people think of us, or worrying about
As responsibilities pile up and stress builds, the first thing we tend to let go of are hobbies. We tell ourselves that we “don’t have
Your pain has a purpose. To resist or avoid the depths of pain is to turn away from the most authentic parts of your
In general, anxiety, in and of itself, is natural and adaptive; it is a normal reaction to stress, and it has its place as an
What is ‘Pandemic Fatigue’ ‘Pandemic fatigue’ refers to feelings of emotional and mental fatigue, and overwhelm as a result of having to abide by
The word “stress” is a term first studied by Hans Selye back in 1936. However, he was challenged to come up with a cohesive definition
The Ministry of Jesus occurred on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, a freshwater lake in the northern part of Israel. While this body
Job 2:11-13; John 11:32-36 The foundation of healthy intimacy is true interdependence, which requires a solid sense of self. That is, an awareness and
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