by Shane Fookes, MA LPC Intern This is the 4th and final post in this series on Stress and Distress. The first post introduced the idea that stress occurs when you experience disruption in your … Read More
Distress and Worship (Stress and Distress): Part 3 of 4
by Shane Fookes, MA LPC Intern This is the 3rd post in a 4-part series on Stress and Distress. The first post introduced the idea that stress occurs when you experience disruption in your relationship … Read More
The Internal Dynamics of Stress (Stress and Distress): Part 2 of 4
by Shane Fookes, MA LPC Intern This is the 2nd post in a 4-part series on Stress and Distress. The first post about distress introduced the idea that stress occurs when you experience disruption in … Read More
Why Am I So Stressed? (Stress & Distress): Part 1 of 4
by Shane Fookes, MA LPC Intern “I’m stressed out!” A friend recently said this shortly after we sat down over a cup of coffee. His exclamation is a major theme in our culture right now. … Read More
Maintaining Hope
Hope is an important element of life, if not a critical one. Without hope, we can find ourselves falling into depression and anxiety. In the midst of difficulty, we need hope to hold onto so … Read More
An Introduction to Christian Meditation and Mindfulness
by Shane Fookes, MA LPC Intern Why are you here? Let me guess. I’m going to presume one of two motivations for clinking on the link to open this post: either you’re struggling with your … Read More
The Power of Story
by Shane Fookes, MA LPC Intern Stories Give Us Meaning and Message Think about your favorite movie or book. What is it you like about it? Maybe you like the adventure of something newly discovered … Read More
The Healing Power of Confession
by Shane Fookes, MA LPC Intern “You’re a hypocrite.” That accusation feels like a slap in the face, doesn’t it? As soon as you read it, you may have felt the urge to click off … Read More
Emotional and Relational Pain
by Shane Fookes, MA LPC Intern It’s not all in your head Pain. Just seeing the word may cause you to shudder. Maybe you’re in pain right now and that’s why you’re reading this blog … Read More
Hope and Waiting in Lament: Part 5 of 5
by Shane Fookes, MA LPC Intern This is the fifth and final in a series of posts on lament. The first post addressed the importance of lament. The second post addressed the purpose of lament. … Read More