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How Do I Know When I Have Actually Forgiven?

Navigating the Forgiveness Process with Grace In my work with clients, it is not unusual for me to bear witness to confusion about forgiveness. One...

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Forgiveness: The Great Anger Validator

The feeling of anger is one that is common to everyone. Perhaps we clench our fists, grit our teeth and imagine the worst for an...

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What Is Forgiveness?: Meaning & Misconceptions

“Doesn’t forgiving him mean that I have forgotten about what he did and I am not letting the pain get to me anymore?” As, the...

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Strategies to Reduce Depression During the Holiday

For your physical health: Be deliberate about what activities you choose to attend. Decide ahead of time what would benefit you the most and what...

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Dr. Harris Summer 2018 Reads Suggestions

Dr. Harris Summer 2018 Reads Suggestions About the Author: Rev. Dr. Peonita Harris, Psy.D., LMFT, CSAT

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Men and Substance Abuse

Addiction has no boundaries. Addiction impacts all groups of people from different socioeconomic status, races, ethnicities, and genders. However, while addiction is not a gender...

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When to be worried: A growing child and drugs and alcohol

Finally spring is here and before we know it summer will arrive, something many Chicagoans look forward too. We get to enjoy the city at...

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Self-Care Tips to Get You Through the Holidays

While the holiday season can be a time of connection and cheer for many, for others it can bring about additional stress and isolation. During...

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Live on the Rest

In 2 Kings 4, there was a woman whose husband died and creditors came to take her sons as slaves to pay her debts. Prophet...

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