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 ...

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The Perfect Counselor

The Perfect Counselor If you’re here, it’s probably for a one of a few reasons: maybe you’re a client of one of the counselors at SureHope and you’re reading to help supplement the work you’re already doing. It also could be that you’re a big reader or advocate for mental health and you’re here to ...

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Improve Your Conflict Management in 2021

Improve Your Conflict Management in 2021 Has your communication with your partner or loved ones been impacted over the past year? Have your old ways of resolving conflict not been working lately? Have your conversations involved criticism, defensiveness, disrespect, and numbing out, leaving you ...

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The Practice of Presence

The Practice of Presence “Wherever you are, be all there.” – Jim Elliot  I remember reading this quote for the first time and thinking something like, “Wow, that sounds so wonderful and healthy! Too bad that’s just not possible for me.” I had the false belief that some people were more “present ...

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3 Ways to Have a Better Valentine’s Day in 2022!

3 Ways to Have a Better Valentine’s Day in 2022!  Hope you had a wonderful Valentine’s Day! For many, it was not. Whether you are in a relationship where you are wanting to see the connection go to the next level or are concerned that the relationship may end, couples counseling may be a ...

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Goals and Grace

Goals and Grace 4 But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.6 And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, ...

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Burnout 101

Burnout 101  Signs and Symptoms of Burnout: It is not a stretch to assume that many of us, even before the pandemic, were experiencing overwhelming and pervasive stress. Now, with trying to navigate a world impacted severely by COVID-19 it can be easy to feel like balance, hopefulness and ...

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A Holy Stillness and a Prayer for the Lonely

A Holy Stillness and a Prayer for the Lonely In conversation with colleagues and friends recently, over and over again, folks are expressing the same feeling: TIME IS STANDING STILL. Have you heard the saying “time moves quickly when you’re having fun?” For a lot of us, pandemic life is the ...

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How Can I Be My Healthiest Self in 2021?

How Can I Be My Healthiest Self in 2021? The new year is the time where we reflect on the previous year and set goals or intentions to create positive change for the future. With the COVID-19 virus still impacting our nation, many are attempting new habits for optimal health. We can often assume ...

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