Christian counseling in Stone Oak, Texas is an excellent option for believers looking to heal mentally, emotionally, and spiritually from trauma, neglect, painful events, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship problems, and more. At Stone Oak Christian Counseling in Stone Oak, Texas, we offer faith-based mental health therapy for individuals of all ages, couples, and families. Expectations Many people are unsure of what to expect from Christian counseling. They may imagine a clergyman ready to shame them for their past or [...]
Trauma is always a complex subject to talk about with others. Not only can it re-trigger past experiences, but it also brings up pain that has not been fully processed. Although it is best to talk about trauma with a professional who can help you resolve your pain and brainstorm practical ways to move forward in your life, it is essential to talk about your trauma with others. For example, if you find you are being re-triggered by past [...]
The world is becoming more and more digital, and with it, the rise in digitally-induced mental illnesses such as gaming addiction. With the growing popularity of online games, it’s now becoming much more challenging to find any balance between fun and the risk of addiction. This type of addiction is not well known by many adults, and yet, it’s already being listed among the top-growing addictions in young adults. Children themselves are oblivious to how addictive the video games [...]
We’ve all been angry at one point or another. Perhaps your anger is a thing of legend among your loved ones, or maybe you feel that you don’t struggle with anger. One of the challenging things about anger is that you can’t always predict what will happen and how you’ll react. Anger is one of those big emotions that can overtake you if you aren’t careful or haven’t learned how to regulate your emotions effectively. Anger can show up in [...]
Depression is hard on a marriage. It erodes the relationship through isolation, emotional unavailability, irritability, sadness, fatigue, and decreased libido. Depression is a mental condition that may require the help of a counselor to arm your husband with the necessary skills and strategies to overcome symptoms. However, there are ways you can cheer up your depressed husband alongside counseling. Cheering Up a Depressed Husband Try the following tips to help your depressed husband feel a little bit more like [...]
As the cost of living continues to rise, a majority of Americans are struggling to make ends meet and keep up with household expenses. More and more people are living in debt and cannot afford to have emergency savings to turn to on those inevitable rainy days. Amidst these financial struggles, having to care for one’s aging parents can present a significant challenge. Aging in America has become increasingly expensive. Care homes and paid caregivers are unfortunately out of [...]
Menopause is a natural transition for women, but its emotional and mental symptoms are rarely addressed. Society focuses heavily on a girl’s stages of puberty, pregnancy, and post-partum but seems to lessen its focus on menopause and its effects on mental health. Many women struggle with menopause and anxiety due to hormone fluctuations. Menopause: A Natural Transition Menopause is the transitional period between menstruation and post-menopause when a woman stops the menstrual cycle altogether. This transitional period begins in [...]
Everyone struggles with anger. But when it starts to negatively impact relationships with people you love, it may be time to see an anger therapist. Although therapy does not carry the same stigma it once did, a person who is struggling with anger may not feel the need to see a therapist. After all, everyone gets angry and expresses it from time to time. But suppose the angry person is exploding at inappropriate times, and it is causing them [...]
Looking for Bible verses about faith in hard times? Nobody in the Bible has more to say about faith in dark times than the prophets of the Old Testament. Sure, they did some weird stuff to make their point (Then the Lord said, “Just as my servant Isaiah has gone stripped and barefoot for three years, as a sign and portent against Egypt and Cush.” Isaiah 20:3, NIV) As they saw the sorrow and suffering that their people dealt [...]
Depression is a common mental health disorder, affecting more than 21 million adults in the United States yearly. Yet, for many, depression symptoms are alleviated through simple lifestyle changes. Help for depression is available using counseling, medication, and behavioral change. Help for Depression: Counseling and Medications Many people opt for counseling in combination with medications to address depression. Medication may be prescribed for severe depression or if you engage in self-harm or have suicidal ideations. If you are having [...]
There is no doubt that the world we live in feels like a curious mixture of good and bad. Our world has beauty in it, both natural and created by people, but it also has a lot in it that brings tears to one’s eyes. Families are generally a good thing; they are the first place we learn what belonging means, and that’s beautiful. However, families can also be hotbeds of dysfunction, and they can be places of deep [...]
There are certain times of the year, or if we’re honest with ourselves, several times in a day when the thought of weight loss crosses our minds. For you, it might be when you wake up, when you step onto that scale, when you try to play with your child and find yourself struggling, or when you feel summer approaching and start stripping off those winter layers in favor of lighter clothing. We are constantly bombarded with information about [...]
