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The holiday season is often seen as a time filled with joy, laughter, and togetherness. But for many, it can trigger significant stress, especially when it comes to family dynamics. The pressure to create the perfect holiday experience can lead to misunderstandings and conflicts. In this blog post, we will explore common sources of holiday stress, provide practical tips for managing family interactions, and suggest ways to foster harmony during this festive season. Understand

The holiday season is a time that shines with joy, laughter, and the warmth of family bonds. Yet, for many families with aging parents, this time can also bring challenges that impact everyone's mental health. As we gather to share meals and make cherished memories, it’s crucial to consider how we can include our aging loved ones in the festivities. This guide will outline practical strategies to ensure that everyone feels valued and connected during the holidays. A warm fami

In the wake of infidelity, marriage can feel like a shattered glass, utterly broken with no hope of restoration. However, through faith, commitment, and practical strategies, rebuilding a marriage is possible. Understanding the Pain of Infidelity Infidelity creates profound pain and insecurity in a marital relationship. Couples may experience feelings of betrayal, anger, sadness, and confusion. It's crucial to understand these emotions are valid. When one partner strays, the

Establishing a routine is more than just keeping a schedule; it’s about creating a sense of safety, confidence, and success.

Why Couples Fight and How to Resolve Conflict—Insights from Gottman and the Yerkovichs Conflict is an inevitable part of any close...

As the long, lazy days of summer begin to wind down, many parents find themselves asking the same question: How do I help my child get...

Summer Watch-Outs: What Parents of Children with ADD & ADHD Should Keep in Mind Summer brings sunshine, freedom, and adventure—but for...

Summer can feel like a long stretch of unstructured time—especially for children with ADD or ADHD, who often thrive with routines,...

The Peanuts comic character, Charlie Brown, is famous for saying, “Good Grief!” Isn’t that an oxymoron? How can grief be good? As a professi

Isaiah 61:3 is a verse that has brought comfort to many people who struggle with trauma, grief, and loss. It says, “And provide for those wh

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who is certified in Emotional Transformation Therapy. ETT is a therapy that uses light, color wavelen

Parents of preschoolers and young children can relate to this scene. You’re at Grandma and Grandpa’s swimming. Your 4-year-old son suddenly

According to Pew Research Center, twenty-seven percent of mothers choose to stay at home full-time. If you are a stay-at-home mom, you would

We are created for connection. The need to have a safe, secure attachment is literally wired into the fabric of our being. Having bonds and

If you suffer from trauma or anxiety, I have good news for you. EMDR therapy is an effective therapy for treating trauma, anxiety, panic, an

The man in the photo the left would be crazy to do what he's doing if he wasn't grounded first. You’ve heard that if you don’t want to be el

Baylor College of Medicine reports that 1 in 4 people PTSD also experience OCD. A study published by the National Institutes of Health repor

At Christian Counseling Associates, we have counselors and we also have biblical life coaches. All of our biblical life coaches have earned

We tend to think of children as happy and carefree. Many are, but some are not. Some children in these high-stress times we live in deal wit

As I write this blog, the surprise hit movie, “The Sound Of Freedom,” is in theaters. To avoid spoilers, I’ll just say that it is about a mi