by Rev. Michael Heath | Oct 16, 2017
Specifically, partners who expressed 5 positive comments to every 1 negative were found to have very happy relationships. Conversely, couples whose positive to negative ration was .8 to 1 were found to have very unhappy or divorcing marriages.
by Rev. Michael Heath | Oct 3, 2017
Under even the best circumstances, the process of divorce can be one of the most agonizing experiences a person can suffer. Fortunately, there is a way to avoid and prevent fruitless divorce struggles and conduct a reasonable and civil parting of the ways. It is called Divorce Counseling
by Rev. Michael Heath | Sep 19, 2017
While smartphones offer great convenience they also can seriously bias our view of the world by limiting what we are exposed to on the web to our own likes. This formula restricts our choices and can narrow our vision. Here are three tips to protect you from manipulation.
by Rev. Michael Heath | Aug 31, 2017
Many of our images of psychotherapy, such as lying on a couch, are obsolete and no longer apply. An IT specialist working at a computer better captures the process.
by Rev. Michael Heath | Aug 15, 2017
With all of the disturbing news flooding the headlines lately, a lot of folks have experienced a significant increase in anxiety. Many feel overwhelmed and don’t know what to do. Here are the basics to keep in mind if your anxiety level is too high and...
by Rev. Michael Heath | Jul 30, 2017
The news of John McCain’s cancer has shocked and dismayed America. This sad news also offers us an opportunity to talk about a very difficult subject: How we react to life-threatening illness. In addition to the outpouring of support he has received, you may...
by Rev. Michael Heath | Jul 12, 2017
Pornography is a difficult problem in counseling due to many cultural and religious biases and contradictions which have created negative and unrealistic attitudes about sex. Understanding that being titillated by explicit sexual material is normal and not perverted can help remove some of the emotional barriers which block rationally decoding the symptom and uncovering underlying cause of the problem.
by Rev. Michael Heath | Jun 29, 2017
Research reveals that many couples are not having sex because they are too busy working. The stress of work and the worry about finances has become so distracting that people have fallen into some bad habits known as the Romantic Doldrums. For example, if...
by Rev. Michael Heath | Jun 22, 2017
Many folks have been shaken by the news of the horrible shooting of Congressperson, Steve Scalise, in Alexandria Virginia. And even though most people weren’t directly affected, the non-stop coverage from the media has increased the impact of the event and made...
by Rev. Michael Heath | May 31, 2017
Some time ago (12/4/2016)), I addressed misconceptions folks had about Pastoral Counseling. Today I’d like to give three examples of how Pastoral Counseling uses similarities between Biblical wisdom and modern psychology to help their clients. Old stories from...