by Dr. Brian Hooper | Jul 19, 2021 | All Posts, Trauma, Trauma Recovery
So often I hear people say, “What’s wrong with me?!” It’s a valid question. They are not comfortable in their own skin, doubt themselves, try to appear “normal” by checking off a list of socially or self-imposed obligations. But at the end of the day, they feel...
by Dr. Brian Hooper | Jun 11, 2021 | All Posts, Anxiety, Emotions, Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy
It has become very popular to quote the wisdom, “Don’t take anything personally.” Although well intentioned, this piece of advice can be damaging if not properly understood. It can result in frustration, shame, and hopelessness by the person receiving it. And, for the...
by Dr. Brian Hooper | May 18, 2021 | All Posts, Christian Counseling, Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy
The first thing I must stress is that it is the person who is being treated, not the diagnosis nor the illness. And I don’t even like the word “treated.” It would be better said that the pastoral psychotherapist accompanies the client/patient on a healing journey....
by Dr. Brian Hooper | May 12, 2021 | All Posts, Relationship and Marriage Challenges
Often, individuals come to marriage or relationship counseling with the desire for change in their relationship; something has gone wrong. At the same time, it is not unusual that they also have the expectation that nothing will change. And by nothing changing, they...
by Dr. Brian Hooper | Feb 11, 2021 | All Posts, Relationship and Marriage Challenges, Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy
King “Ego” suffers in the sweatbox of his own thoughts. He must be consumed by the fire if he is to ever be his authentic self and connect to others. Sympathy recognizes the suffering of others. It witnesses and registers the pain of physical and emotional stress. It...
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