Marriage Counseling with Three Clients
“In marriage counseling there are three clients. The husband, the wife, and their relationship. The relationship is your primary client.”...
Why Counseling: The Gift of a Mirror Part 2
Have you had the experience of looking at a picture of yourself from several years back and being shocked by how young you looked? I look...
Why Counseling: The Gift of a Mirror Part 1
“I can't see my face. You can. I need somebody who holds a mirror up to me and that allows me to see.” This is a partial quote from a...
Why Counseling: Understanding the Story You're In
“I wonder what sort of a tale we've fallen into?” Our lives are shaped not just by the things that happen to us, but also what we believe...
Why Counseling: Three Basic Assumptions
“So... why do people come to you for counseling?” This question came up as I was talking with a friend the other day. He wasn't simply...
Used by God
Why did Jesus die for you? What was His motivation? What was His goal? These are important questions to ponder and now, in the wake of...
The Paradox of Good Friday
It's ironic that we call it Good Friday, isn't it? From the perspective of those who were there it certainly wouldn't have fit. For the...
Are You A Part of Modern Day Slavery?
We outlawed slavery years ago but it has not been abolished. You may be a part of it. And in the midst of that, you may be enslaved in...
What I Love About Counseling: Witnessing Redemption
“You have never met a boring person. If you think you have, either you weren't listening or they were lying.” This is a quote from one of...
What I Love About Counseling: Motivation to Grow
Last week I talked about how I benefit from couples counseling right along with my clients as I'm reminded of important relationship...
