Let’s be honest…social media plays a role in all of our lives. Even if you’re deliberately not on social networks, the existence of social media has changed the way we relate and connect with each other. One way in which social media has changed the way we relate to each other is that it serves …
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Early Warning Signs…
I was recently asked, “What are some early signs your partner won’t ever love you in the way you deserve?” My initial response was, “Yeesh. Tough question!” But as I started thinking about it, I wondered: what signs do we miss in those early days of a relationship where we’re so in loooove that we …
Ways to Combat Boredom in Your Relationship
Relationships typically start out in a flurry of passion and excitement. It’s natural that those feelings may wane after settling into a life with someone that involves daily routines, and people’s imperfections and annoying quirks come to the surface. The more time we spend with someone, the more we will start to see these things. …
Vulnerability: How Does It Impact Our Mental Health?
Last month, I started a blog series on vulnerability and its impact on our mental health. In the first blog (which you can access here), we defined vulnerability (as best as one can define this dense topic!), discussed what it looks in everyday life, and how we can own it and engage with it in …
Beautiful and Human
This canvas hangs in our office suite. It’s a simple canvas – I did not purchase it for the office, but it looks to be one of the canvases you could find at Hobby Lobby or even Target. It’s nothing fancy. To be honest, I didn’t really pay much attention to it when I moved …
Introducing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
I’m excited to introduce you to a new mode of therapy that I’ve recently been trained in and that I’ve added to my therapy practice: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT. Why ACT? I was working with a client, who I’ll call Joe. Joe is 18, a senior in high school, and came to see …
Jesus and Mindfulness
Visit a yoga class, take any course on psychology or counseling, or crack open any “self-help” book these days, and you’ll be introduced to and/or encouraged to practice “mindfulness.” You may even be given a list of benefits for engaging in this practice, such as stress reduction, becoming more attuned to your body, and improving …
Anxiety, Stories, and Escape Rooms
I’ve been thinking a lot about anxiety lately, and how it often feels all encompassing, like a big, dark Box with no doors or windows from which to escape. You might be able to hear and sense the outside world from inside the Box, enough to know there is something better out there, but you …
New Video!
We recently created a new promotional video to show what Abundant Life Counseling LLC is all about. Feel free to share with friends and family!
New Location Coming Soon!
We are thrilled to announce that, as of November 1, 2016, we will be practicing in a brand NEW office space! As of November 1, 2016, Abundant Life Counseling St. Louis LLC will no longer be practicing at 10880 Baur Blvd. Instead, our new address will be University Tower, 1034 S. Brentwood Blvd., Suite 555, …