Love Your People Well | A Therapist’s Tips For Christian Mom Life, Marriage Help, And Family Relationships

Part 1: What is mental health counseling? How do I find a Christian counselor? Is a life coach a therapist? All your questions answered!

Episode 32 // Counseling can raise a lot of questions for us. Should Christians go to counseling? What is a life coach? Is therapy the same thing as counseling? Do I need counseling? How do I find a great therapist?
We are tackling these questions in a two-part series with the goal of building your comfort and confidence in thinking about the counseling process. I am a licensed therapist and I’m excited to dive into these questions with you! 
Today is part 1 and we are looking at when counseling may be helpful for you, the different types of professionals available, and how Christians should think about counseling. In part 2, we will look at my recommendations for how to find a great counselor as well as discuss what to expect if you are starting counseling.
Let’s dive in, friend.
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If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or a serious safety issue, please contact your local emergency room for help immediately. In the USA, dial 9-1-1. The Suicide Prevention Lifeline number is 1-800-273-8255 or you can chat with them online at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. 
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I am a licensed therapist, but this podcast is not therapy. If you’re thinking about counseling... this two-part series is exactly what you're looking for! But if you prefer to reading to listening, this article on my website may be helpful for you.

Keep your cool, mama! Here’s my quick 4-step process for handling frustration and impatience with my kids… no yelling, door slamming, or anger management necessary.

Episode 31 // We love our kids… but sometimes, they drive us crazy! That’s just real life. We all get frustrated, impatient, and angry at times. But we want to handle those emotions well. We want to avoid yelling and stay emotionally present (and calm) with our kiddos. 
That’s why I’m sharing my 4-step process for how I personally handle frustration with my kids. In fact, it’s the same process I use to handle my frustration with ANYONE! 
These are the simple action steps that help me be a more patient, attentive, and composed mom. And this same process has helped so many women who I’ve worked with as a family counselor. 
It’s not a magic wand, it’s not rocket science, but it is helpful. Pop in those earbuds, my friend, and let’s dive in.
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I am a licensed therapist, but this podcast is not therapy. If you’re thinking about counseling, this article on the website may be helpful for you.

Deepen your marriage in 5 minutes a day with this simple and fun activity … which is also foundational to a healthy relationship and happy marriage

Episode 30 // How well do you REALLY know your spouse? This question is central to your marriage. You simply cannot have a meaningful, healthy, lasting, joy-filled marriage without a deep knowledge of each other. 
But don’t worry - this doesn’t have to take a ton of time or energy!
As a counselor, there is a simple activity that I do with every couple who walks through the door. And today, I’m sharing that activity with you. It’s simple. It’s quick. It’s fun. It’s easy. 
And it’s foundational to a healthy and happy marriage. (Don’t worry, we’ll look at how to use this activity with other important relationships too.)
Ready, friend? Let’s dive in!
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I am a licensed therapist, but this podcast is not therapy. If you’re thinking about counseling, this article on the website may be helpful for you.

The incredible benefits of writing things down! How journaling, gratitude lists, and using a written planner can strengthen your mental health, spiritual growth, and family life.

Episode 29 // When was the last time you picked up pen and paper? It’s worth doing every once in awhile! Actually, as a Christian counselor, there are a lot of things that I recommend to my clients that involves them writing things down. 
That’s not a coincidence. It’s because there are specific ways that writing things down helps us! Today, I’m going to walk through 5 benefits to our mental health, spiritual growth, and family life that we get by writing things down instead of always relying on technology or texting. 
And we’ll take a look at 3 great uses of pen and paper - a gratitude list, a daily journal, and a written planner - and how you can use them to help you in your everyday life!
Pop in those earbuds, my friend, and let’s get started. 
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I am a licensed therapist, but this podcast is not therapy. If you’re thinking about counseling, this article on the website may be helpful for you.

Using time management strategies to boost your relationships: My 3-step process to a successful weekly schedule that strengthens my relationships AND gets the to-do list checked off!

Episode 28 // Do you feel good about how you spend your time? What about how you spend your energy and emotions? These are precious resources, and we want to give them to the things that matter most: our people!
Relationships are always more important than tasks. But when the to-do list is getting longer instead of shorter and our days get busier and busier, it can be difficult to balance our priorities. How can we use time management strategies to boost our relationships?
In today’s episode, I’m sharing my 3-step process for setting up my weekly schedule in order to always prioritize my people first… without sacrificing the to-do list!
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How to grab some quick ‘Me Time’ in your daily schedule... without dealing with mom guilt about your self care!

Episode 27 // Mom guilt is real, my friend, and it is no fun. But you know what? It’s also not necessary. What IS necessary is taking time to care for yourself! Whether you think of it as self care, emotional refreshment, me time - whatever you call it, we all need time to rest and refresh. It is a requirement for good mental health, and for strong family relationships.
That’s why in today’s episode, we’re tackling the topic of mom guilt and I’m sharing 4 super practical tips for how you can easily grab a few minutes to yourself during the day. No mom guilt allowed! If you want to love your family well, you have to take care of yourself.
Start now, friend - pop in those earbuds and hit play!
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I am a licensed therapist, but this podcast is not therapy. If you’re thinking about counseling, this article on the website may be helpful for you.

Handling the conviction of the Holy Spirit WITHOUT condemnation and WITH an action plan

Episode 26 // When you decided to follow Christ, the Holy Spirit came to live in you. A big part of his role in our life is to convict us of sin. 
Eek! This is not an easy experience. How do we know if we are hearing his voice? What do we do when we feel convicted? How do we move forward?
We are tackling these questions in today’s episode. Not only will we look at what the Bible tells us about the role of the Holy Spirit, we will build our skills in listening to God and responding to his voice. Along with that, I’ll share a recent personal experience of finding myself convicted of the Lord, and what I’m doing about it!
Hit play, my friend, and let’s dive in. 
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I am a licensed therapist, but this podcast is not therapy. If you’re thinking about counseling, this article on the website may be helpful for you.

Improve your communication skills with these 5 helpful tips to become a great listener

Episode 25 // Do you sometimes wish you could communicate more clearly with people? With your spouse, your kids, your friends, your co-workers? The best way to connect with people is to have great communication skills. The skills that make them feel heard, valued, understood, and loved. 
One of those key communication skills is active listening. Have you heard of it? I teach people how to use active listening skills ALL THE TIME in counseling. It helps everyone and every relationship. In today’s episode, let’s chat about 5 simple ways that you can use active listening to deepen your relationships. 
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Get all the show notes and freebie links on the Love Your People Well website. www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/025 
Share the love: It is such an encouragement to see your written reviews on Apple Podcasts! And a great way to share this message with your friends is to take a screenshot of this episode, post it in your Stories, and tag me! @loveyourpeoplewell
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I am a licensed therapist, but this podcast is not therapy. If you’re thinking about counseling, this article on the website may be helpful for you.

Do you want to have a great relationship with your kids when they grow up? Then let’s look at how to be a purposeful parent TODAY.

Episode 24 // Spoiler alert, mama… your kids are growing up. Have you thought about the relationship that you want to have with them when they’re older? Every mom wants to parent great kids, who turn into great adults, who call us regularly and want to spend the holidays with us. But are we intentionally parenting in a way that builds this deep relationship? 
The day-to-day realities of raising kids can distract us from the big picture. That’s why in today’s episode, I’m sharing a practical, biblical framework for how to purposefully parent your kids today in order to build a great relationship for the future. 
Let’s dive in, friend!
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5 Tools Every Busy Mom Needs To Move Her Family From Autopilot to Intimacy: The Relationship Reset FREE 5-Day Email Course!
Get all the show notes and freebie links on the Love Your People Well website. www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/024 
Share the love: It is such an encouragement to see your written reviews on Apple Podcasts! And a great way to share this message with your friends is to take a screenshot of this episode, post it in your Stories, and tag me! @loveyourpeoplewell
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I am a licensed therapist, but this podcast is not therapy. If you’re thinking about counseling, this article on the website may be helpful for you.

BONUS episode! 5 tools to help busy moms stay connected with their family as the new school year is starting

The school year is starting, and life is about to get B-U-S-Y!
What I've found as a counselor over the years is that busyness leads to routine which leads to a rut. We get stuck on autopilot. That might be fine in handling our to-do list, but we do not want to run on autopilot in our relationships! That doesn't feel good. We feel discouraged. We get bored. We disconnect. 
No more, mama!
Check out this quick bonus episode with 5 tools that will help prevent the rut and stay connected with your family. PLUS, check out the link below for a FREE resource that will help you and your family this school year! In less than 10 minutes a day, you'll build the tools you need to stay close with your family even when life is busy. 
5 Tools Every Busy Mom Needs To Move Her Family From Autopilot to Intimacy: The Relationship Reset FREE 5-Day Email Course
And hey, I'd love to get to know you - DM me on Instagram and let me know what your crazy school year is going to look like! @loveyourpeoplewell