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A Christian Perspective on Solid and Healthy Relationships

Everyone struggles with relationships at one time or another. But do you struggle to form any kind of relationship at all? Do your friendships leave you feeling empty inside? You might think that relationships should be easy, but the reality is that they require a lot of work. If you are frustrated with your relationships, you should know that you don’t have to struggle alone. Christian counseling for relationships can help you develop the strong, healthy connections you desire.

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Dr. Kevin Klar

Dec
2024
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Understanding Avoidance Behavior

Dr. Kevin Klar

Some people have behaviors that cause them to avoid or disengage from certain situations or hard feelings. These actions are used to escape unwanted situations or distractions that keep them from feeling certain emotions. People with these behaviors have been known to avoid new jobs, relationships, or even family gatherings. To these people, avoidance behavior is a form of self-protection. Avoidance is more than just an uncomfortable feeling. It is a form of feeling like the person is in control, even though there may be no true control. The goal of avoidance behavior is to escape difficult thoughts and manage stress without acknowledging what causes the stress. Causes Of Avoidance...

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Noah Cordrey

Dec
2024
11

Left Behind: 8 Signs of Abandonment Issues in Relationships

Noah Cordrey

“Because separation is a clearcut and undeniable event, its effects on the child and the parent-child relationship were easier to document than more subtle influences of parental and familial interaction.” – Inge Bretherton reporting on John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth’s work with Attachment Theory As the quote above suggests, to experience abandonment implies a separation, specifically in the parent-child relationship, that is clear-cut and undeniable. To be abandoned leaves a specific kind of mark on the soul which points to a particular, distinguishable moment. More simply, if you have experienced abandonment, you will know it. To discuss the reality of being or feeling abandoned is to also talk about one’s...

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