[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
by Heather Maino, Clinical Director of Counseling, Living Well Counseling January 4, 2024… It was our fourth wedding anniversary. I stood on the shoulder of
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
Damon Friedman speaks to graduates of an SOF Missions Be Resilient Clinic. Photo courtesy of Damon Friedman DATELINE (BP) – Like all others who have
Katherine Smith, LPC, Living Well Counseling “Wait – you do therapy with children younger than five?” Shock, confusion and questioning is typically the initial response
Article by Jinny Richards, LAC, Living Well Counseling “Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for
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.
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.
But how do we get to that place when our minds are a loud whirlwind of anxious thoughts drowning out our best intentions to “fear not”? We go back to the basics.
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.
It is OK to not be OK. That is the message Julie Busler said she hoped women took away from The Gathering, a night of encouragement in worship and the Word.
Article written by Ashlyn Johnson, Living Well Counseling Let’s consider the topic of rural mental health today. While some concepts of mental health are universal,
Do you feel a bit like you and your family are living in a fishbowl or a glass house?
A Lifeway research study explores U.S. Protestant pastors’ experiences with mental illness and how well their churches are equipped to respond to those who need help.
America is transitioning to a new dialing code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL)—988.
On July 16th, 2022, the current 10-digit suicide prevention hotline number will transition to 9-8-8.
In nature, what we know as a gift from our Creator has also been connected to mental health benefits through many years of research.