Wounds of a Mostly Happy Childhood

Healing from family-of-origin wounds may seem irrelevant if you remember mostly a happy childhood. Maybe even more so if you were “raised in the church.” Consider these words from a wise pastor and author of “Emotionally Healthy Spirituality” who asserts that spiritual maturity and emotional health ...

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Healing from Being Parentified

Perhaps you have heard the term “parentified”, and by hearing it, you may be able to draw some conclusions of what it is. However, many people do not understand the lasting impact this can have and may also not know how to heal. Let’s first begin with defining what being parentified is, and then go ...

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Healing from Toxic Family Patterns

In the beginning “God looked upon all that He had made, and indeed, it was very good” (Genesis 1:31). The term "very good" signifies the perfection and harmony of creation before the fall of man. This divine evaluation and approval indicates that everything was functioning according to God's perfect ...

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Healing from a Fear-Bonded, Low-Joy Childhood

One of the most significant types of bonds between two people is the bond between parent and child.  The impact of this formative relationship, forms the foundation for a felt sense of safety and security, while establishing a framework for future relationships.  Joy is a vital experience for ...

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Healing Family of Origin Wounds: The Inner Child

For some, reflecting on the past seems like a waste of time. After all, that was then, this is now. The present is what matters and what can be done now. What is done is done, time to move on. Well, you may be done with the past but what if the past is not done with you? Often the choices we make, ...

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