Goal Setting and Mental Health: How to Set Goals That Help, Not Hurt
How goal setting affects mental well-being, common resolution pitfalls, and faith-based tips for realistic goals, plus when a Christian counselor can help.
Is Art Therapy Only for Children? Why Adults Benefit Too
Art therapy isn’t just for kids. Learn how teens and adults use art therapy for anxiety, grief, and trauma, and about Christian art therapy in Western PA.
Men Suffer Silently: Signs of Depression in Men and How to Get Help
Why many men hide depression and anxiety, the signs to watch for, and how Christian counseling for men in Pennsylvania can help.
From Fiction to Empathy
I recently had the good fortune to be offered a new perspective on empathy. As a Christian counselor, it is something I think about regularly. I am a natural empath, so I usually find myself feeling more connected to other empathetic people. The topic easily intrigues me because it is such a large part of…
Thriving over Striving Part 1 of 2
Written by Stephen A. Luther, MSEd, MEd, LPCUpdated October 20264 min read Our culture loves a survival story. We cheer for movie heroes who hit rock bottom, fight their way back, and win, all in about two hours. Surviving hard things can build real strength. But real life rarely wraps up that neatly, and many…
Thriving over Striving Part 2 of 2
Written by Stephen A. Luther, MSEd, MEd, LPCUpdated October 20264 min read Do you follow people on social media you have never met? Why do you follow them? Does their content lift you up or leave you feeling worse about your life? We have all heard that we become like the people we spend time…