Why Jesus & Counseling?

I am a Counselor: LPC-intern. This means that I have the degree, passed my exam but am now in a phase of time where I am observed and get the privilege of being molded by those already working in the field. I wanted to share my theory of counseling with you because it primarily comes…

Financial Abuse, a Hidden Form of Family Violence

I never used to think it was a form of abuse to monopolize the financial decisions and budgeting in a family. Controlling maybe, but that’s all; until I experienced it. The spouses who experience this often don’t recognize this as abuse either, simply because it isn’t talked about much, especially when the spouse is being well provided…

No Idea What Career Path to Take?

As a single mother it is difficult to decide what to do for a career. You have to provide financially, but as I learned from personal experience, if I am going to spend so much time away from my kids I would prefer to do something I love and that I can do long term….

Mediation & Self-Awareness

This is not legal advice. It is simply something to consider before proceedings with your mediation, a warning I wish I had gotten back in the day. My first mediation was a complete nightmare. I, a soon-to-be divorced woman was finally going to see this whole thing come to an end. I was looking forward…

Blog Article: Blessings in Disguise

A Blog By: Vanessa Jackson as posted on http://www.vanessajacksonsblog.com Sometimes life has unexpected, not so pleasant bumps.  I’m not talking about our big life crises, though I do not think these are exempt from what I am about to say. I’m specifically talking about the bumps in the road that have a way of sending us…

Do’s and Don’ts of Ministering to Single Moms

A Blog By Deb Douglas As published on LikeWay.com Finding what works when ministering to single moms is like running a giant obstacle course for most of us women’s ministry leaders. The number of single moms is on the rise and is projected to continue to grow.In an attempt to minister to single moms in my…

Why Grief and Suffering?

I was once asked, “Is it wrong to have the flu?” to which I answered, “of course not!”, then I was asked, “Is it right to have the flu?”, to which I said, “of course not.” So which is it? Is it right or wrong? I was stumped. It was neither right nor wrong; it’s different than that….