Description: The Adventures of Following Jesus
Who would have thought just one month ago exactly where we would be today? I was sitting in a job that had a steady paycheck, rough hours for my family, was working with a population I enjoyed, but felt like … Continue reading Uncertain times reminds us of what is most important: Family, Community, and Faith
For most couples, finding the sweet spot of intimacy, emotional regulation, gratitude, and empathy can be difficult. The Gottman institute recommends mindfulness as a practice to help with finding this space. Mindfulness is a practice of awareness in your mind, body, feelings and very person. “Mindfulness increases your sensitivity to your experience, which helps you to understand and respond in new ways.” Check out this link to a great article on how to incorporate mindfulness in your relationships: https:
I once had a mentor say sometimes the death of a vision is necessary for re-birth (loosely caught from my brother Godfrey). For the last year I have worked in community mental health in a position where I do therapy with families of troubled adolescents. I have learned a lot, but ultimately that is not the position or the sweet spot in therapy for me in the long run (on another note I will continue with Homeward Bound working to transition teens back home after residential treatment- which I love). I have a