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.
The Hustle and Bustle of the Christmas Season
In the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, it’s easy to fall into the trap of striving for a picture-perfect holiday, much like Martha in the well-known Biblical story. At Grace Christian Counseling, we understand the pressure many feel to create the perfect Christmas experience. But let’s pause and reflect on the lesson from…
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…
Survive Suicide As A Christian
Life often throws us curveballs that leave us reeling and prompting us to ask “Why go on?” Life’s challenges can often weigh heavily upon us and leave some of us contemplating ending it all. The Bible doesn’t ignore this aspect of human experience. In its pages are stories about real people struggling so deeply they…
Thriving over Striving Part 1 of 2
Survival is often overly celebrated in our society today. We belt out top hit songs written by Gloria Gaynor, Destiny’s Child, Biggie Smalls, Reba McEntire, Tom Petty, Elton John, Eminem, etc. that resonate with things we’ve overcome. We pour money into movies that communicate successes over life struggles such as Bambi, the Lion King, Cast…
Thriving over Striving Part 2 of 2
Do you have favorite people you follow on social media whom you have never met? If so, why are you following them? Are they posting or blogging about the struggles they are facing or are they sharing only the good? Does their energy bring you down or lift you up? We’ve all been told to…