I’m often asked, “Why do you think there is such an increase in anxiety and depression among college students?” The answer is not a simple one, but there is one contributing factor that I believe has to do with our parenting. Culture has taught us to continually build up our children’s self-esteem, and tell them how wonderful they are. We are encouraged to protect them…
After I finished last week’s post about slowing down in 2021, I came across some rather interesting information. Fall has always been my favorite season. Having grown up in South Georgia where things are mostly green year round, I was thrilled when I experienced my first autumn in North Georgia. I was mesmerized by the various hues of red, orange and yellow. I never really…
Well, we survived 2020 — the social isolation, the boredom, the endless zoom meetings. Despite all that was lost this year, there are a few gains that I hope to carry with me into the future. I thrive on being busy — yes, I admit it. I have always had a difficult time slowing down and sitting still. This year I was forced to slow…
This year as I was reading the Christmas story in Luke 2, I was struck by the inclusion of Anna. Why is this prophetess mentioned here? She was a widow for 84 years and so we know she is aged. Since her husband’s death she has been faithful in worship, prayer, and fasting. God honored her faithfulness by allowing her to see the Messiah. As…
September is Suicide Prevention Month and I’ve been working tirelessly with psychology and counseling students at Truett McConnell University to plan activities to raise awareness on campus. We would like to share with you a photo frame where you can add a picture and name of someone who you’d like to remember who died by suicide. When people die from suicide, stigma often keeps those…
Have you ever wondered why you tend to have nightmares related to traumatic events in your life? The stronger the emotional response is to an event, the deeper the memory is embedded in your hippocampus. While you are sleeping, your brain reviews information and sorts and organizes the data. When we experience trauma, we often “stuff” the experience. We try not to think about it,…