Co-dependency and Dependency: Signs, Issues, and Challenges
The biblical admonition to “love your neighbor as yourself” presupposes you first know and have the capacity to love yourself. A dependent person, or someone diagnosed with dependent personality disorder (DPD), does not have a healthy sense of self.
Meaningful Relationships and the Search for Significance
We had just stepped onto the platform in the Rose Garden Arena in Portland, Oregon, where nearly 10,000 people had assembled for a mega marriage seminar.
Imaginary Lovers: The “Porndemic” Promise of False Intimacy
The “porndemic” is upon us. Increasingly high numbers of Christians, including pastors, are testing positive for the deadly virus of pornography, which promises an escape from the pressures and struggles of life and relationships.
Partnering with Parents when Treating Anxiety
While anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issue facing children, many parents bring them to therapy convinced they have a behavior problem—not a mental illness.
STOP DIGGING THE HOLE: Identify Unhealthy Habits that Intensify Anxiety
Doug did the same thing every morning. His routine included a series of ingrained habits that he had never even considered trying to change.
Five Steps to Creating More Peace and Less Burnout in Your Life
Are you craving a little less burnout and a whole lot more peace in your life? The key to creating more peace is knowing your limits and then following through on setting personal boundaries.
UNDER PRESSURE: Teen Stress, Performance, and Anxiety
It is no secret that we have a major challenge on our hands in helping today’s generations manage and overcome issues related to stress and anxiety.
