Advice

by Shane Fookes, MA MDiv, Registered Counseling Associate In my last post, I described how inflexible mental rules cause us to get stuck. In this post, I want to offer practical ideas for getting unstuck … Read More

by Shane Fookes, MA MDiv, Registered Counseling Associate One of the most common challenges I hear from clients (and experience myself!) involves “getting lost in my head.” It happens when we feel overwhelmed and stressed. … Read More

by Shane Fookes, MA MDiv, Registered Counseling Associate When asked what brings them to therapy, clients often talk about feeling bad. A common response they hear from me is, “Bad is a label you’re placing … Read More

by Shane Fookes, MA MDiv, Registered Counseling Associate When I meet a client, I quickly experience a dichotomy. On one hand, I hear a story of profound woundedness. On the other hand, I see a … Read More

by Shane Fookes, MA MDiv, Registered Counseling Associate Couples are often surprised (and rather disappointed) when, after they detail out their pain and struggle, I reply with something like, “Sounds like your marriage is working!” … Read More

by Shane Fookes, MA MDiv, Registered Counseling Associate Couples experiencing a marriage crisis are highly reactive to each other. They live in a constant state of readiness to explode at the slightest real or perceived … Read More

by Shane Fookes, MA MDiv, Registered Counseling Associate People and their stories fascinate me. It’s one of the primary reasons I’m a counselor. I’m particularly drawn to people who are seeking God while navigating loss … Read More

by Shane Fookes, MA MDiv, Registered Counseling Associate We like to think of the holiday season as the season of love. But for many of us, it would more accurately be called the season of … Read More

by Shane Fookes, MA MDiv, Registered Counseling Associate We live in a challenging time mentally, emotionally, and relationally. We’re still not far removed from the intensity and uncertainty of the Coronavirus pandemic. And we’ve just … Read More

by Aaron Potratz, LPC If you have experienced trauma in the past around the holidays, you might be dreading this time of year. You might be experiencing a heaviness coming over you. You might start … Read More