The “Father Wound” is a trauma wound affecting more people than drugs or alcohol combined. It cuts deeper than flesh and bone and works its way to the soul. It affects both sons and daughters, the rich and poor alike without prejudice. The father wound leaves a wake of destruction in its path more ...
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 ...
Core Wounds – “I Am Unknown”
The desire to be known is at the core of the human experience. We were created for a relationship with God and for relationships with each other, in which we are fully known and fully loved. This is why the core wound of “I am unknown” can feel especially deep and painful. A core wound is pain that ...
What is a Core Wound?
Sex Addiction and our Relational Wounds
We come into this world expecting that our needs are going to be met. From the womb to our last breath, we yearn for affirmation, comfort, care, security, guidance, and a place of belonging. When these needs are appropriately attuned to, we tend to have a good sense of who we are, where we want to ...
‘Tis the Season to be Depressed and Overwhelmed
Christmas is a joyous and beautiful time of the year and yet you may find yourself overwhelmed and depressed. It is that time of year where the Christmas trees have been adorned with lights and decorations, and the joyous sound of Christmas carols can be heard in malls, shopping centers and ...
Why Is Sex Addiction So Difficult to Stop?
Why Is Sex Addiction So Difficult to Stop? Andrew sat across from me in my office and echoed a refrain I have heard many times. With both resignation and confusion, he asked me why, despite strong effort, he had not been able to stop acting out his sex addiction. His method of acting out was ...
Local Mental Health Q&A Panel – Grief
Local Mental Health Q&A Panel – Grief If you’ve been following along with us, you’ll know that the team at SureHope Counseling has had the privilege of being able to participate in Providence Road Church of God’s mental health series. This week, we’re posting the Q&A panel from November ...
Local Mental Health Q&A Panel – Anger
Local Mental Health Q&A Panel – Anger If you’ve been following along with us, you’ll know that the team at SureHope Counseling has had the privilege of being able to participate in Providence Road Church of God’s mental health series. This week, we’re posting the Q&A panel from October ...
Healing from Affairs, Porn Addiction, and/or Sex Addiction in Marital Counseling
Healing from Affairs, Porn Addiction, and/or Sex Addiction in Marital Counseling Deciding to start marriage counseling can be a hard decision for some couples. For others, it is something that they run to after realizing a traumatic scene in their marriage. Couples working to recover from ...
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