How do we address the problem under the problem?

The ability to engage with the fullness of our unique story and life experiences, which includes the honest assessment and confession of triumphs, failures and losses has everything to do with increasing joy and satisfaction in our relationships. Muting any aspect of the inner world is costly to the soul, and to remove grief from our lives also removes joy. I believe addressing what we have muted (and therefore, what we need to grieve and lament) is an essential part of addressing the underlying roots of many mental health issues. The challenge is to - with compassion - move to greater integrity within ourselves and away from unhelpful coping strategies (though often understandable response to pain and suffering).

“Doing the work” is both personal and communal.

We are responsible for ourselves - our choices and our responses to the choices of those around us. No one can “do the work” for us, but we are not alone as we walk this path. We have access to a loving and relational God who draws near to us, and we have the opportunity to walk in community with others who desire health and flourishing. Beyond the counseling room, community support is imperative for clients as they seek to implement change in their lives and for change to continue, take root, and have a lasting impact. In an increasingly isolated world, we will work together to develop ways to expand and deepen your community support for sustained holistic health and change.