Life is full of seasons—some bright and joyful, others shadowed by hardship and uncertainty. For many of us, difficult times can feel like walking through a valley with no clear end in sight. Whether you’re … 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
The Process of Lament: Part 4 of 5
by Shane Fookes, MA LPC Intern This is the fourth in a series of posts on lament. The first post addressed the importance of lament. The second post addressed the purpose of lament. The third … Read More
Emotions and Lament: Part 3 of 5
by Shane Fookes, MA LPC Intern This is the third in a series of posts on lament. The first post addressed the importance of lament. The second post addressed the purpose of lament. This post … Read More
The Purpose of Lament: Part 2 of 5
by Shane Fookes, MA LPC Intern This is the second in a series of posts on lament. The first post addressed the importance of lament. This post introduces the purpose of lament. Responding to Lament … Read More
The Importance of Lament: Part 1 of 5
by Shane Fookes, MA LPC Intern If you’re like most people, you consider seeing a counselor when something isn’t working in life. The problem you face may be internal, like depression or anxiety. Or it … Read More