Forgiveness
One of the greatest threats to any relationship – marriage in particular – is an inability to forgive. Why do so many of us find it so difficult to let […]
Author: Focus on the Family
Focus on the Family’s Counseling Staff is a group of highly experienced, state-licensed clinicians and pastoral counselors who specialize in addressing personal and family issues from a biblical perspective. Focus has enjoyed a long and valued referral relationship with Meier Clinics and other like-minded agencies who serve the cause of Christ in their clinical work. Focus on the Family offers free consultation through 1-855-771-HELP.
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Social Media and Mental Health
“I’ve seen lots of news stories linking adolescent social media use to bad mental health outcomes. What’s the connection between these things?” In the last decade, teens have experienced soaring […]
How to Find a Christian Counselor
Maybe you’re working through trauma, grief, marriage conflict, depression, eating disorders, or other issues. Or maybe someone you know is struggling. Either way, finding a Christian counselor who has strong credentials and solid faith […]
Tough Love in Adult Relationships Part 3
Our three-part series on tough love in adult relationship can only offer an overview of this complex topic. It’s important that you read the full article to unpack these principles and get a handle on whether and […]
Tough Love in Adult Relationships Part 2
Last month we outlined what tough love is not and what it is. In short, tough love is not a one-size-fits-all solution. And it’s never done out of punishment, revenge, […]
Tough Love in Adult Relationships Part 1
The concept of tough love has been around a long time — and it’s been misunderstood and misused for just as long. The problems usually revolve around a person’s reason for using tough […]
When You’re Not Sure Whether Family Members Are Just Annoying or Truly Unsafe
Here come the holidays — and perhaps pointed expectations to gather with family. But what if you’re feeling pressure to be with relatives who you’re not sure you can trust? […]
When an Unemployed Adult Son or Daughter Lives at Home
As your child grows, the template needs to shift from parent-child to adult-adult. They’re not your adult child; they are your adult son or adult daughter. They’ve become your peer. […]
Attachment Disorders Series #3: Understanding Adult Attachment Disorder
You’ve probably heard of reactive attachment disorder (RAD) in children. It’s a rare condition that develops when a child doesn’t attach emotionally with their caregiver. But did you know that […]
Attachment Disorders Series #2: Parenting Reactive Children or Youth
Last month we shared an overview about parenting a child with attachment issues. And we touched on Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI) as a part of therapeutic parenting. (Therapeutic parenting is […]