[Wednesday Wellness] Finding Healing in the ‘Day of Small Things’
By Emily McMaster, LAC February is one of the coldest months of the year. The ground is hard; the trees are bare, and there are no visible signs of
February 4, 2026
By Emily McMaster, LAC February is one of the coldest months of the year. The ground is hard; the trees are bare, and there are no visible signs of
My husband, Robbie, is always on the lookout for “good wood.” On our drives outside of town, he often points to places where he can find dead pine logs that render hearts rich with
By Nathan Winiecki, LPC As a single dad, I spent many Christmas Eves alone. While I wrapped presents for my son, I sometimes wondered what he might be doing. Was he watching Christmas movies? Was he
This article was written by Dawn Reed, LPC, at Living Well Counseling. Fall is my favorite time of year in Arkansas. The colors are gorgeous, and I can’t help but love pumpkin spice, blankets, hoodies, football
By Amanda Johnson Life pulls on all of us. Whether through work, family, ministry, caregiving, or simply the weight of daily struggles, we all carry
Rachel Strange, LAC, Living Well Counseling I’ve been reading through the Psalms. And if you’ve ever read through just about any of the Psalms, you’ll
After God removed Saul, He raised up David to be their king, testifying about him: “I have found David, the son of Jesse, a man
This article by Sam Rainer originally appeared at churchleaders.com. For many pastors and church leaders, feeling tired has moved from an occasional issue to an
At 23 years old, I lost someone important to me. One day they were here, the next day they were suddenly and tragically gone. The
Trish Waltz, LCSW, Living Well Counseling We all have pain in our lives: some pain can be debilitating, while other pain is a mere annoyance.
As a licensed professional counselor, I am frequently asked the question, “How do I get my teenage daughter/son to talk to me?” During the season
Steven McClatchy, LPC, Living Well Counseling February is a month with emphasis on love with Valentine’s Day in the middle. In our online world, there
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of Lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow
By Tabatha Miller, LCSW, Living Well Professional Counseling November is National Adoption Month. For many, this brings up the mental image of a courtroom full
Katherine Smith, LPC, Living Well Counseling “Wait – you do therapy with children younger than five?” Shock, confusion and questioning is typically the initial response
By Dr. Stephen Bell, LMFT, Professor of Psychology at Ouachita Baptist University Have you ever been in a situation where you just felt like
Lament is found all through scripture, and nearly two-thirds of the Psalms are written as songs of lament, not to mention the entire book of Lamentations, where lament is the central theme.
When we’re hurt, we have to heal, and healing involves honesty, dedication, vulnerability, and giving grace to ourselves. It’s a process full of ups and downs.
Changing your lens from perfectionism to self-compassion is not easy. Treat yourself like you would treat a friend today and take one step toward surrendering the burden of perfection.
I invite all our lay people to join me on Saturday evenings to lift up these watchmen who stand on the walls and preach the Word.
Steven McClatchy, LPC, Living Well Counseling, Sherwood There are those in our midst dealing with some deep wounds they need help with but are unaware
In my line of work, I often hear of past sins or the weight of life that seem to grab ahold and tear down the peace and hope in a believer.
Friend, if you are struggling with hurt during this holiday season, know that you are seen and known by a good Father that cares about your emotions.
Gratitude can be a mindset—a lifestyle that when adopted, actually significantly improves our outlook on life, and therefore our mental health in general.
When we as Believers take the time on the front-end to build strong, effective rhythms of wellness centered around the enduring love and strength we access from Our Heavenly Father, we don’t have to huddle up to overthink about what’s next.
One crippling danger of the misconception that “God will not give us more than we can handle” is that it implies that we will be handling our hardships in our own strengths. The Bible tells us that we don’t have to. He will walk the path with us.
Article by Taylor Walker, LPC, LAMFT, Living Well Counseling. If you’ve never been to a Minor League Baseball game, you should! They’re full of memories
Article by Christen Hayes, LMSW, Living Well Counseling, Northeast Arkansas Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be
Article by Carnetha Wilson, Living Well Counseling graduate student. “Take one day at a time” is an idiom that is commonly easy to dish out
If we can be vulnerable with the Lord, He will empower us to become vulnerable with others. This in turn will create the connection we desire with the Lord and others. Matthew 22:37-40.
This article was written by Ben Merritt, LCSW, of Living Well Professional Counseling, Harvest Baptist Church in Paragould. A recent study by Lifeway shows that
