When stress runs high, even small moments of warmth or appreciation can help your nervous system settle and open the door to joy. This article explores how tiny positive experiences—like sensory awareness, gratitude, and intentional reflection—can shift your perspective without denying what’s hard. Through gentle journaling prompts that look back, around, and forward, it offers practical ways to reconnect with calm, meaning, and emotional warmth during the holiday season and beyond.

Every counsellor—whether they realize it or not—operates with a theory of change. But for the Christian counsellor, there’s an additional, vital question to consider: Is this theory of change biblically sound? This article explores a biblical theory of change for Christian counsellors, one that aligns with both Christian theology and modern neuroscience. At the heart of this theory is a simple yet profound truth: We are changed by love.

Compassion has a profound effect on mental health. Practicing self-compassion can lead to greater happiness, improved emotional resilience, and even better physical health. In this blog post, we explore the science behind compassion, its impact on mental well-being, and practical ways to incorporate it into our lives.

Ever found yourself completely drained after trying to help someone through a tough time? You were just trying to be a good friend, but somehow their stress became your stress. It’s almost as if their anxiety jumped ship and landed squarely on your shoulders. Well, congratulations! You might have been caught in the empathy trap. But don’t worry—there’s a way out, and it’s called compassion.