by Claire Yanoschik APCC #15203 Have you ever wondered why your mind goes blank when you sit down to prepare a presentation? Maybe you have a hard time saying no to people, and often find yourself burnt out and resentful. As a therapist, one model of therapy I find helpful in understanding these behaviors is…
Category: Healing
Broken God-Images
Take a second and ask yourself this question: what is God thinking about me right now? Maybe we get the sense that God loves us and is carrying for us, or maybe it feels like God is frustrated or disappointed with us. Maybe it feels like He is distant or just doesn’t care. Whether we…
Making of a (Cyber)Bully
We don’t have to scroll for long to find a meme, reel, or post putting someone down on the World Wide Web. Putting others down online has become almost a new art form and cyber bullying might be a common buzzword addressed at school and youth ministry. But how did we get to this point?…
Don’t Buy the Lie
To quote the great and late Mufasa, Simba, remember who you are. In the Lion King Simba believes the lie that he is responsible for his dad’s death. He runs away and forgets who he is. In life, it can be so easy to believe that we are defined by grades, sports, social media, or…
A Guide to Real-lationships
In a world of tik tok, snapchat, and dm’s what does a healthy relationship look like in 2023? Whether we are trying to meet new friends in our classes, sports teams, or Youth Ministry, or are pursuing a romantic relationship, building real and authentic relationships in our modern age is a challenging thing. As we…
How to Say “I’m Not OK”
One of the Greatest Lies Have you ever been talking with a friend and felt a huge relief when sharing something that has been weighing on your mind? Have you ever gotten something off your chest and just let out a big sigh afterward? Sometimes when we hold on to stress, anxiety, anger, or fear,…