Helpful and practical articles about your relationship with your God, self, spouse, children, and community. Posts focus on marriage, parenting, counseling, growth, sex and sexuality, intimacy, church, spirituality, theology, and therapy in light of a biblical framework and current psychological research.
Why can’t I just talk with a friend? Why do I need a counselor? In this article, Reid Patterson explores the differences between talking with a friend and talking with a therapist.
Read MoreWhat makes a marriage thrive isn’t just communication or shared responsibilities—it’s the ability to truly know and be known. In this post, a marriage counselor reflects on his own journey and unpacks the five key types of intimacy every couple needs to grow a deeper, more connected relationship. Whether you’re struggling or simply want to strengthen your bond, this guide offers a hopeful, honest path forward.
Read MoreIn honor of Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, this post explores four essential — yet often overlooked — elements that help men come fully alive: Play, Risk, Comradery, and Rest. Drawing from years of experience as a counselor and participant in men’s work, I’ve seen how these areas are often missing in men’s lives, leaving a gap that counseling alone can’t fill. This piece invites men to reclaim these vital parts of themselves for deeper emotional health and wholeness.
Read MoreDr. Henry’s research on the relationship between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and pornography exposure and use was recently published in the peer-reviewed Counseling Journal of Sexology and Sexual Wellness. Read on for a brief synopsis and link to further resources.
Read MoreReturning home from college can be challenging. This article lays out 5 steps to help you get the most out of going home for breaks.
Read MoreChronic stress impairs, debilitates, and injures us. So what can we do about it? In this article you will find practical areas to address in your life that will allow you to make changes to your external and internal environment, so that you can better manage the impact of chronice stress.
Read MoreI found myself frustrated with the way I was engaging relationships and had a friend encoruage me to ‘train rather than try’ to do something different. This article explores how to start practicing some new behaviors and attitudes in order to make some desired relationship patterns permanent.
Read MoreIn a recent interview with WLBT, Dr. Henry discusses how to navigate conflict around politics with family members. This article is a brief overview of the principles laid out by relationship researchers Dr. John and Julie Gottman.
Read MoreAre you focused on problem solving, or problem understanding? The first leads to a quick out, but almost always back to the problem. Understanding takes time, work, guidance, and perseverance, but can lead to real change. This article focuses on the difference.
Read MoreHow is your emotional spending and saving? Do you barely have margins or are you emotionally bankrupt? Read on to think through how you can budget out your emotional energy.
Read MoreA tribute to my mentor, friend, sage, and colleague…Ruth Mail Glaze. I wrote down a few of the things she taught me about living well in this world.
Read MoreWhat are the necessary elements for recovery from addiction?
First, you need to know what causes vulnerability to addiction.
This short article will point out the three necessary aspects of recovering from addiction.
Reflections on a recent Better Together Couples Adventure. What does marriage have to do with rock climbing? Read more to see how attunement, communication, and trust all show up on the rocks….
Read MoreWhat makes an addict? Is it genetics or bad decisions or something else? There are three things that research shows creates a vulnerability to addiction.
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Read MoreWhat does it mean to ‘not grumble or complain’? Does it mean to keep silent or just go along with things? Or does it mean that we ought to deal with people honestly and straightforwardly? This article looks at this phrase and some practicaly ways to deal with conflict.
Read MoreWas C.S. Lewis right? Is God unsafe but good? Or, does Scripture demonstrate a God who offers a safe and secure relationship?
Read MoreReflections on facing fear in the mountains….not only of heights, but of being alone
Read MoreHow do you parent your kid when they no longer need you for everything? How can you start to hand over responsibility?
Read MoreRed River Counseling offers resources, therapy and opportunities to help you enhance your relationships and wholeheartedly engage your life.
We offer individual, couples, family and group therapy for children, teens, and adults. We have specialty training to work with addiction recovery, trauma healing and relationships.
