Desire and Disappointment
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A short reflection on desire and disappointment, coming from a sermon Branden preached on the life of Jacob.
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Tolkien's Ring: Power Over or In-Service of Others
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J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings is often read as a story about addiction, but what if the One Ring is really a metaphor for our struggle with power? This reflection explores Tolkien’s deeper concern with power over others versus power expressed through love, service, and humility—and why that tension still matters in our lives today.
Read MoreFinding More Balance in Your Life — One Area at a Time
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Feeling stretched thin or out of balance? The Life Balance Wheel offers a simple, reflective way to assess six key areas of life and identify where gentle, intentional growth is needed. Learn how small, realistic changes can create greater stability, clarity, and well-being over time.
Read MoreMisconceptions about Adventure Retreats
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People are often confused about what these adventure retreats are all about. Over the years I’ve heard a multitude of assumptions about these trips, which I address briefly in this article.
Read MoreMoving Toward Forgiveness: A Four-Step Process
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Discover a practical 4-step process for forgiveness. Learn how to name, own, and release pain so you can move forward with freedom.
Read MoreWhat influences change?
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Our experiences, beliefs, and behaviors constantly shape one another—either building us up or holding us back. By paying attention to this cycle, we can disrupt old patterns and create new ones that lead to growth and freedom.
Read MoreMarriage Counseling vs. Individual Therapy: Which One Do You Need?
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Not sure whether to seek individual therapy or marriage counseling? This post breaks down the differences between the two, helps you identify which one fits your situation, and offers guidance for taking your next step toward healing and connection.
Read MoreAnxiety and Depression Counseling: Signs You Need Help (And Where to Start in Mississippi)
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Anxiety and depression can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. Explore common warning signs and find out how therapy in Mississippi can support your journey toward healing and hope.
Read MoreAddiction & Recovery Resources Near Me: A Central Mississippi Guide
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Struggling with addiction or supporting someone who is? This guide highlights trusted counseling services, peer support groups, and crisis resources available throughout Central Mississippi—including Jackson, Ridgeland, and Madison. Whether you're beginning recovery or looking for next steps, help is closer than you think.
Read More10 Signs You May Be Experiencing Emotional Burnout (And What to Do About It)
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Feeling constantly tired, unmotivated, or emotionally drained? You might be facing emotional burnout. In this post, we explore 10 common signs of burnout and offer practical steps to begin your healing process with support, clarity, and compassion.
Read MoreHow Trauma Affects Relationships—and How Counseling Can Help You Heal
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When you've experienced trauma—especially in early relationships—it can quietly shape the way you connect with others. You may find yourself stuck in patterns of conflict, distance, or fear, even when you deeply long for closeness. In this post, we explore how trauma impacts relationships and how trauma-informed counseling can help you heal, grow, and experience connection in a new way.
Read MoreWhy talk to a counselor when I can talk to a friend?
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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 More4 Keys to Men’s Mental Health: What Most Men Are Missing
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In 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: ACEs and Pornography Use
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Dr. 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 MoreUprooted: Returning home from college for holiday breaks
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Returning 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 MoreA guide for coping with chronic stress
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Chronic 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 MoreProblem Understanding vs. Problem Solving
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Are 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 MoreCreate an Emotional Budget
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How 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 MoreWhat you need for Recovery...
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What 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.
Little Movements...
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