by Shane Fookes, MA LPC Intern Lifelong marriage is not easy and certainly not always pleasant. Inevitably, every couple gets stuck. Sometimes they can work through it on their own. Other times they seek help … Read More
The Worst Advice Given to Parents
by Shane Fookes, MA LPC Intern Let’s face it, parenting is difficult! It takes every ounce of energy and perseverance you can give and it still doesn’t seem like enough. It confronts you regularly with … Read More
5 Signs You Were Raised By A Codependent Parent
by Shane Fookes, MA LPC Intern As I introduced in an earlier post about reducing codependency, it is a word commonly used to describe a person who loses their sense of self by becoming overly … Read More
How to Reduce Codependency with Christian Counseling
by Shane Fookes, MA LPC Intern What is codependency? It is a person who loses their sense of self by becoming overly dependent on another. The term was first coined in the 1950s through the … Read More
Christian Couples Therapy & Better Boundaries
by Shane Fookes, MA LPC Intern 10 Ways Christian Couples Counseling in Oregon Helps With Boundaries Boundaries are a critical aspect of any good relationship. Many couples seek professional help when they are unable or … Read More
Christian Counseling Mindset Shift Could Help You Set Better Boundaries
by Shane Fookes, MA LPC Intern I imagine you clicked on this blog post because you feel overwhelmed, or taken advantage of, in an important relationship in your life. Somewhere along the way, you heard … Read More
3 Signs You Might Be Struggling With Depression
by Shane Fookes, MA LPC Associate Depression is a dark, confusing, and confounding experience. It’s like a hidden virus that saps all the life out of you. Sometimes when it strikes, it seems to have … Read More
Waiting & Stressed Out
by Shane Fookes, MA LPC Intern “The waiting is the hardest part.” Tom Petty Who Likes To Wait When Stressed Out? When you are feeling stressed out you want to be able to fix it … Read More
How Christian Counselors Completely Changed My Life
by Shane Fookes, MA LPC Intern How Christian Counselors Influenced Me Christian counselors have played a major role in my spiritual, relational, and emotional maturity. The care I’ve received from them is a significant reason … Read More
Ways to Find Serenity During The Holidays
by Shane Fookes, MA LPC Intern Holidays Don’t Have to Be Stressful The holiday season has a way of amplifying our yearning for a meaningful life. It certainly doesn’t help that we live in a … Read More