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All my single ladies…Caring for the heart of a woman

In the face of ongoing singleness, it seems women get consumed by the “man hunt”, cope unhealthily a bag of potato chips or Oreos, or...

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Summertime Stress Got You Down?

That time of year is almost here again: summertime! Yippee! Time for fun in the sun, lemonade stands, waterparks, and barbecues. What a great few...

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Reading between the Lines: Why You Should Pay Attention to 13 Reasons Why

For some, entertainment is an escape from our daily lives, but for many others entertainment is a sensationalized account of real issues we may face....

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13 Reasons Why: Glorifying Suicide, Increasing the Risk

’13 Reasons Why’ has sparked a buzz in popular culture since its full release on March 31st. I must admit, this Netflix Original’s constant praise...

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The Purpose of Psychological Assessment: Why it Helps & Benefits You

When in graduate school for a degree in psychology or counseling, one learns a lot and reads a ton. But the most important thing grad...

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What is your parenting style?

Authoritarian Parenting In this style of parenting, children are expected to follow the strict rules established by the parents. Failure to follow such rules usually...

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Socially Obese? Keep social media use healthy.

In order to maintain health, the most commonly recommended actions are diet and exercise. It is widely known that choosing quality, whole foods over empty...

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Letting Go To Grow

Philippians 4:8 Finally, my sisters – whatever is true, whatever is honorable, what is right, what is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good...

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Why Do I Need a Therapist if I’ve Got Jesus?

I’ve often heard Christians ask, “Why do I need a therapist if I’ve got Jesus?” As a Christian, I can appreciate the sincerity of this...

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Demystifying Your Child’s Misbehavior

Understanding the misbehavior of children can be quite challenging at times, as their misconduct can present as a mystery to not only their parents, but...

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What Just Happened?: Making Sense of My Seemingly Random Reactions

Marie was feeling productive at work when she received a phone call from her mother. As soon as she saw the caller ID, she felt...

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Cyber-bullying: What it is, what to do, and how to prevent it

Any form of bullying can hurt a person’s self-esteem due to feeling not deserving of love and belonging (Brown, 2010). In the Bible, Joseph, a...

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