By Marissa Halstead on May 11, 2026 Mother’s Day is one of my favorite times of the year! I love celebrating my own mom and the other mothers around me. I feel very accomplished in my life. Married the love of my life and have an undergraduate degree in psychology…
Replacing Negative Beliefs By Marissa Halstead In my previous blog, I defined what a negative belief is and shared the hope that we can overcome them. In this post, I want to focus on the how behind healing negative beliefs. There are several counseling approaches that support this work, but I’ll be…
Confronting Negative Beliefs Written By: Marissa Halstead Being human means carrying scars—both literal and figurative. From a Christian perspective, sin has touched every part of life, and the brokenness around us makes that reality hard to ignore. Sometimes that brokenness comes from the ways we’ve missed the mark ourselves. Other…
Beyond the Self Written by Dr. Veronica Johnson April 20, 2026 The first time I saw Shayne Smith on Dry Bar Comedy, I was an instant fan. He’s a great story teller and has absolutely ridiculous experiences (as you can tell from his face). He conveys stupidity and courage at the same time,…