by Rev. Michael Heath | Feb 6, 2016
I don’t mean to pop anyone’s balloon but … with Valentines Day coming up, there are a lot of myths out there about love and romance that need bursting. Here is one of the most common misconceptions about our most important experience : Love is...
by Rev. Michael Heath | Jan 25, 2016
We all know what it’s like to feel overwhelmed. Whether you suffer from a diagnosable anxiety disorder or you just have normal worries, life can sometimes be too much, Luckily there is a simple technique to help you better manage your stress and reduce your...
by Rev. Michael Heath | Jan 12, 2016
Many couples express a longing for greater closeness and intimacy in their, marriage or relationship. One very helpful way, which is unfortunately often overlooked, is to share their dreams with one another. Dreams can be conscious and intentional goals or...
by Rev. Michael Heath | Jan 2, 2016
I suppose that you have heard the joke: How many therapists does it take to change a lightbulb ? One – if the lightbulb really wants to change! In a nutshell, that joke expresses the key for keeping not only New Year’s resolutions but for making...
by Rev. Michael Heath | Dec 21, 2015
For Christians and Jews, the Holiday season is often represented with sparkling displays of lights. Light, in contrast to the darkness, is the age old metaphor which symbolizes the hope and meaning in life which prevails over the realities of sadness and tragedy in...
by Rev. Michael Heath | Dec 7, 2015
In the wake of the recent terror attacks in Paris and San Bernardino, many people are experiencing increased anxiety. Here are some basic things to consider concerning how these frightening events may be affecting you or someone you love: 1) Do an initial triage of...
by Rev. Michael Heath | Nov 20, 2015
Although we like to think that getting together for Thanksgiving and the holidays is as wonderful at this Norman Rockwell painting, the truth is that, for many, these events are quite stressful. Longstanding interpersonal conflicts and struggles for control can upset...
by Rev. Michael Heath | Nov 10, 2015
Certainly having an unexpected delay and having to wait longer than you anticipated can be very frustrating. Whether it’s being caught in traffic or being stuck in a long line that doesn’t seem to move is both emotionally and physiologically stressful. Not...
by Rev. Michael Heath | Oct 27, 2015
We do them for our jobs. We do them onlilne for restaurants and hotels and products we have purchased. But somehow the notion of giving a periodic report card to our spouse hasn’t caught on yet . But that is changing. More and more folks are taking time, on a...
by Rev. Michael Heath | Oct 7, 2015
Even though many have been talking about this problem for many years, unfortunately, hurtful aggressiveness in the home continues to be a serious problem confused by a number of false assumptions and notions. You know myths like: — It’s not really that big...
