In our last several blog posts, we’ve introduced you to the seven pillars of connection that create the foundation of every romantic relationship — and are central to our work here at Core Values Counseling. Each of needs to feel connection with our partner in...
In our last blog post, we introduced the seven pillars of connection we often talk about here at Core Values Counseling. In every romantic relationship, we experience a need for connection in seven distinct areas: Emotional Connection Relational Connection Spiritual...
Feeling a little “blah” lately and not sure why? Perhaps you’re aware of a vague malaise but you’re not quite able to pinpoint it. Don’t worry — it’s totally normal. This time of year, lots of people are struggling with the after-holiday letdown, sometimes called the...
I can hardly believe it’s already September and that another summer is nearly behind us. But just last week, I popped out onto my back patio for some morning time with God, and it was chilly enough that I had to head back inside for my fuzzy robe to keep warm! Fall...
If you’re having a hard week (or month… or year), let me be the first to tell you: You don’t have to have all the answers — for anyone else or for yourself. Recently, I was reading John Eldredge’s new book, Resilient: Restoring Your Weary Soul in These Turbulent...
As a therapist/wife/friend/daughter/mother/mother-in-law/grandmother…I have always known I am gifted (or cursed, depending on how I’m feeling about it on any given day) on reading emotions. I also realize that I have often misunderstood what those emotions...