As humans we desire to be known and connected intimately and deeply to others. This is evident in our evolution and integral in our psychological needs. We can see this in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, which depicts a five tier model of human needs in a hierarchical fashion. From the bottom of the ...
Core Wound: “I’m Defective”
In a nutshell, core beliefs are a person’s most central ideas about themselves, others, and the world. These beliefs act like a lens or pair of glasses through which every situation and life experience is seen. In cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), core beliefs are believed to underlie automatic ...
Anxiety Therapy
Anxiety Therapy Attempting to control your anxiety, decrease worrisome and intrusive thoughts, and push against and conquer some of your fears can feel daunting. Yet, it is important to know that there are anxiety treatments to support those suffering from symptoms stemming from anxiety. Anxiety ...
Coping: How it Can Alleviate or Increase Stress
Coping: How it Can Alleviate or Increase Stress What is Coping? Let’s just be honest that living in this world can be stressful, because it is unpredictable in many ways and throws curveballs. It is inevitable that stress will, at some point throughout our lives, get the better of us. Coping is ...
Blessed are the Peacemakers
BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God” (Matthew 5:9). Yet, conflict can leave us paralyzed or running in the opposite direction. I do not know about you, but experiencing disagreement, tension, or an argument can feel so uncomfortable ...
