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Guilt and shame have been a part of the human experience from the dawn of man. After both Eve and Adam ate the fruit in the Garden of Eden, one of the first emotions they felt was described as what we know today as shame. “Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves.” (Genesis 3:7, NIV) Because sin entered the world, [...]
Understanding a mother with borderline personality disorder can be immensely perplexing due to her unpredictable behavior and lack of consistency. She lacks the emotional tools to provide stable parenting, and whereas to other people, she may seem like a kind, likable, normal person, at home, it is a different story. At home, the borderline mother tends to be a whirlwind of unpredictable reactions, unable to provide solid emotional rapport to her child. One moment she may be loving, empathetic, [...]
What are cognitive distortions? Everyone uses cognitive distortions at some time while trying to make sense of life events. Cognitive distortions are known by other names such as faulty thinking, mistaken beliefs, core beliefs, and thinking errors. Cognitive distortions are a person’s misinterpreted perceptions that support their personal belief system about themselves, others, and the world around them. In Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a personal belief system is a deep-lying acceptance of ideas that are usually rooted in a [...]
For many women, the signs of bipolar disorder have never been explained to them in a relatable way. From the outside, your life may look steady; you go to work, care for your family, and keep up with responsibilities. Yet, inside you might feel like you’re living two different lives. One version of you is full of energy, ideas, and confidence. The other version struggles with sadness, fatigue, and doubt. Moving between these extremes leaves you wondering why things [...]
Some of the deepest experiences people face are also the ones that are the hardest to talk about. When we go through something tragic, life-threatening, or emotionally overwhelming, it is usually an experience that changes us, and not always for the better. Grief and trauma are complex experiences, but knowing the difference between them can help us move on. Key Differences Between Grief and Trauma Grief is a hurt you sustain to your soul Everyone grieves differently depending on [...]
Are you codependent? If you have any of the following traits, you may be struggling with codependency. Excessively relying on and prioritizing the needs, emotions, and well-being of others over your own Feeling the need to “fix” others Enabling other people, even when they do hurtful things to you or others you care about Depending on others too much for your own emotional needs Being afraid to stand up for yourself Inability to set healthy boundaries with others Having [...]
Learning how to cope with change begins with accepting that change is an inevitable part of life. All of us make plans, hope for the best, prepare for the worst, and strive to be content in whatever state we are currently in. The Bible has a small section of books known as Wisdom Literature. It includes the books of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Job, the Psalms, and the Song of Solomon. For today, let us look at a selection of Bible [...]
Knowing how to create healthy boundaries is as important as recognizing the need for those boundaries in the first place. Boundaries are the foundation of healthy relationships that guarantee both parties’ needs, wants, and safety are ensured. They provide rules of order and a blueprint that the relationship should be built from. Galatians 6:5 (NIV) says, “For each one should carry their own load.” Boundaries establish respect, care, and security, as well as prevent dependency, unfair dynamics, and toxicity. [...]
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