Christian Counselor Tips To Connect with Teens When it Seems Impossible
By Kelsey Ozment, MA, LMHCA, Seattle Christian Counseling PLLC Principles adapted from “Surviving Your Child’s Adolescence: How to Understand, and Even Enjoy the Rocky Road to Independence” by Carl...
View ArticleBreaking the Cycle of Perfectionism: Tips from a Christian Counselor, Part I
By Kelsey Ozment, MA, LMHCA, Seattle Christian Counseling, PLLC The quest for perfectionism is filled with exhaustion. It is a destination we at which we cannot and are not meant to arrive....
View ArticleUnderstanding Your Self-Harming Teen
By Kelsey Ozment, MA, LMHCA, Seattle Christian Counseling, PLLC From social pressures to fit in, to relationship breakups and insecurities, teenagers experience a wide and intense range of emotions and...
View ArticleBreaking the Cycle of Perfectionism: Tips from a Christian Counselor, Part II
By Kelsey Ozment, MA, LMHCA, Seattle Christian Counseling, PLLC In my previous article, I introduced the topic of perfectionism—the dangerous belief that we can strive to be perfect (or at least close...
View ArticleChristian Counseling for Self-Harming Teens
By Kelsey Ozment, MA, LMHCA, Seattle Christian Counseling, PLLC In my previous article, I introduced the topic of self-harming among teenagers. I looked at the particular risk factors involved with...
View ArticleParenting Through Story-Telling: Advice From a Christian Counselor, Part 1
By Andrew Engstrom, MS, LMFTA, Seattle Christian Counseling, PLLC As a parent, you have probably heard that you should talk about drugs and sex with your children. Humans beings need to be mentored and...
View ArticleResponding to Trauma in Your Child’s Life: Tips from a Christian Counselor
Mali Hawkins, MS, LMFTA, Seattle Christian Counseling, PLLC Due to recent events in our country and local communities, I felt it was timely to summarize some of the information available about how...
View ArticleUnderstanding Depression and Seeking Treatment
A Christian Counselor’s Perspective There are different types of depression, or what mental health and medical providers call “depressive disorders.” These include disorders like Major Depressive...
View ArticleInsight into Overcoming Childhood Trauma
Thoughts from a Christian Counselor Part 1 of a 2-Part Series on Childhood Trauma If you or someone you love has experienced childhood trauma, you are well aware that its effects reach far beyond the...
View Article2 More Ways to Raise Porn-Free Kids
Part 2 in a 2-Part Series on Raising Porn-Free Kids In my first article, I discussed two ways to raise porn-free kids. In this article, I will talk about two more ways. These two ways are concerned...
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