Saying No: One of the keys to an authentic, balanced life.

Saying No: One of the keys to an authentic, balanced life. Did you know you make thousands of decisions every day? We often put ourselves in positions where we have said yes too many times to those decisions. While it can be difficult to say no, it is a critical piece of living in a balanced way. ...

Read the Post

How Long Does Therapy Take?: A Road Trip vs. a Pit Stop

How Long Does Therapy Take?: A Road Trip vs. a Pit Stop Time is so precious to us all, isn’t it? And the way we use it always involves an evaluation of our efforts, money, and emotions invested into it. So it’s no surprise that one of the common questions we receive when we begin working with ...

Read the Post

Jesus, Rest, Trauma, and the Enneagram

Jesus, Rest, Trauma, and the Enneagram As a trauma therapist in a Christian Counseling practice, I see people struggling in their spirituality. While I am no expert on the Enneagram, I see people come into the office and let me know what their “type” is. The Enneagram has been popular for many ...

Read the Post

How to Form Healthy Habits

Watch the episode below to see WCNC's Charlotte Today show interview Mike Vaughn on how to form healthy habits! https://www.wcnc.com/article/entertainment/television/charlotte-today/good-habits-counseling/275-e3d8811d-adeb-45b9-a211-004749db89e8   Mike ...

Read the Post

How do I talk to my child about suicide?

How do I talk to my child about suicide? This week kicks off National Suicide Prevention Week. As parents and caregivers, talking about suicide to your children can feel daunting or uncomfortable. There are many myths and incorrect information about mental health and suicide and leaving it up to ...

Read the Post

Why is My Past So Important in Therapy?

It is an important question.  Why is my past so important in therapy?  Is there any value going back into childhood?  I have made peace.  My issues are about today! Exploring the past is very important in most cases to be able to address the issues of the here and now.  The past is what forms ...

Read the Post

When Does Someone Need to Get Therapy?

When Does Someone Need to Get Therapy? The question, “When does someone need to seek therapy?” is a question I often receive both socially and in my practice. People don’t question when to go to the dentist or the doctor. Instinctively, individuals know if they have pain in their chest, they ...

Read the Post

Copyright © 2025 SureHope Counseling and Training Center · Theme by 17th Avenue