Codependency (Part 1 of 5): An Overview
Meier Clinics Moment – January 1st, 2025 Focus on the Family Counseling Staff Jill’s story Jill told her counselor about trying to save two failed marriages, both with husbands who struggled with substance abuse and were abusive and unfaithful. Now her third marriage was playing out the same way. Jill shared that Dad abandoned the […]
Embracing the Virtue of Love: A Reflection on 1 Corinthians 16:14
In the book of 1 Corinthians 16:14, the apostle Paul invites believers to let all that they do be done in love. This simple yet profound command encapsulates the essence of Christian living and serves as a powerful reminder of the transformative power of love in our lives. The verse emphasizes the importance of sharing […]
Managing Unrealistic Expectations During the Holidays
Meier Clinics Moments – October 30, 2024 Focus on the Family Counseling Staff Holiday gatherings are on the horizon, and it’s easy to imagine that this year will hold picture-perfect celebrations — with everyone happy and cooperative. But reality can be quick to fall short, says author Dr. Greg Smalley: Our expectations often set us […]
The Power of Asking Good Questions
Meier Clinics Moment – September 27, 2024 Focus on the Family Counseling Staff Think of a time someone asked you a great question — one that made you feel seen and understood. Because of how someone took an interest in you and listened to your response, you knew that your emotions, perspectives, and experiences mattered. […]
Depression: Coping Skills
Feeling depressed during the holidays isn’t uncommon. The winter season comes with fewer hours of sunlight and a tendency to create stress — even if you love all things Christmas!
Lonely in Your Marriage? How to Reconnect
One of the first things we learn about marriage is that the husband-wife relationship offers a remedy for loneliness: God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone” (Genesis 2:18). But most married couples will tell you that, at times, loneliness does affect this sacred relationship.