THP Blog
Mental Health questions answered and other various musings about The Hope Place and Pine Trees Counseling Center.
Biblical Counseling vs a Christian Therapist
What I typically say is, “That’s a complicated question. We are licensed, professionals with Master’s degrees in a counseling field - and some of us profess Christianity as our faith, but we are not biblical counselors.” So what’s the difference? A LOT.
Divorce Trauma Symptoms
If you’re feeling sick to your stomach about a divorce, check this list of symptoms to see if you’re suffering from a traumatic response.
3 Things to STOP Saying to Veteran Caregivers
If you're in the veteran community, like I am, you're aware of the many stigmas surrounding the silent wounds of war. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a nasty side effect of war. It's a very natural reaction to an extraordinarily UNNATURAL event. Our brains were not created to handle this kind of crazy. Thank goodness for caregivers.