3 Things NEVER to DO When You Begin a New Relationship

Starting a new relationship? Avoid these three critical mistakes: oversharing too soon, losing your identity, and ignoring red flags. Dr. Christine shares expert tips to help you build a strong, lasting connection from the start.

Finding Comfort After Betrayal and Rejection

Betrayal and rejection cut deep, but healing is possible. By pouring your heart out to God and embracing His truth, you can find comfort, freedom, and restoration. Discover practical, psychologically sound ways to navigate the pain and reclaim your worth in this heartfelt blog.

Broken Identity: Trauma as an Attachment Wound

Trauma isn’t just a wound—it’s a sneaky saboteur of our deepest connections. Dive into how attachment injuries shape our lives and discover the gutsy path to healing through love and vulnerability.

Cognitive Distortions: How Your Thoughts Might Be Sabotaging Your Relationships

Are your thoughts secretly undermining your relationships? Cognitive distortions—those sneaky, irrational mental habits—could be sparking conflict and distance in your closest bonds. From jumping to conclusions to assuming the worst, discover how to spot these patterns and break free with practical steps and expert guidance.

Can You Really Fix Them? The Truth About Changing Others

We unpack the common struggle of trying to change someone in a relationship—whether it’s a partner, family member, or friend. Learn why true change must come from within, recognize the signs it’s time to let go, and discover the freedom of accepting others as they are. Join us for practical insights and empowering truths to help you break free from exhausting patterns and embrace a life of authentic love and self-respect.

Is it Narcissism…or Dismissive Avoidance?

While dismissive avoidants and narcissists may both seem emotionally distant, the former shields vulnerability for self-protection, while the latter craves control and admiration—unlocking these differences can transform how you navigate relationships.

Does Shame Have a Purpose?

Shame is that heavy, sinking feeling that echoes the lie, ‘You are not enough,’ but the truth is, it’s not your identity—it’s an invitation to heal and reclaim your worth.

Thoughts about Resilience

Resilience isn’t just about bouncing back—it’s about creatively transforming challenges into something meaningful. True resilience requires engaging with what you have, thinking outside the box, and building something valuable from life’s setbacks. Whether in relationships, personal growth, or life transitions, resilience empowers you to move forward with intention. Discover how to cultivate resilience in a way that brings purpose and possibility to your journey.

Recovering Your Identity After Escaping Codependency and Abuse

We cannot get through life unscathed by trauma. Yet, we often let trauma dominate our lives through denial, avoidance, fear, or naivete. Undealt with, trauma isolates us and leads to self-protection, manifesting as codependence or narcissism. Both extremes involve hiding oneself to manage the world around them. As natural nurturers, most women tend to lean toward codependency.

Healing and Wholeness after Escaping Abuse

You cannot live (or love) well if you are not well. Your journey to healing begins with finding your own footing to think, speak, act, and live authentically no matter who agrees.