Grieving the Parents We Needed

Many people have heard of the concept of “filling your cup,” whether this refers to self-care, relationships, finding joy, etc. “My cup is full” is something people often say when they feel that all of their needs are met. Consider this example: a child, in different ways, will hold out their ...

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Healing From Shame

“The ball is, as it were, in our court. God has invaded human history and reality. Jesus Christ has died on our behalf, is risen, and is now supervising events on earth toward an end that he will certainly bring to pass, to the glory of God. The issue now concerns what we will do.” - Dallas Willard, ...

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The Family Wounds of Our Adopted Children

Imagine this scenario: You are moving away and will not be coming back. You have less than 10 minutes to pack 10 items or people to take with you. For example, ‘shoes’ do not count as 1 item. A singular ‘pair of shoes’ counts an item. Siblings or parents do not count as 1 person. You have to be ...

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Parentification: When the Child Becomes the Parent

Family of origin wounds are a result of unmet emotional needs, neglect, or harmful patterns that exist within the family unit. In response to these experiences, children may develop coping mechanisms that can continue into adulthood, affecting their interactions and emotional well-being. One such ...

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