Who Decides What’s Normal?

Who Decides What’s Normal?

There seems to be an ongoing effort in this country to pathologize just about every reaction, response, distress, or experience to which a human being can be exposed. If I hadn’t read it myself, I would have thought the article I recently reviewed about the...
For the Sake of the Children

For the Sake of the Children

I have a bias. As a therapist, I’m not supposed to have biases. But I do, and I will as long as any child anywhere is being abused, neglected, or exposed to harmful, life-altering experiences and situations. For the sake of the children, I will always strive to...
Healing the Unbearable Pain of Trauma

Healing the Unbearable Pain of Trauma

There are times in life when words fail us.  This can be especially true for people who have experienced some type of traumatic event. The loss of a loved one, an unexpected accident, a devastating diagnosis, or inflicted harm can render even the most resilient person...
Welcome to The Natural Relational Health Journal!

Welcome to The Natural Relational Health Journal!

This collection of articles and essays offers thoughtful commentary on relational dynamics, personal maturity, and spiritual formation. The goal is to provide grounded insights and practical tools that support your efforts to grow, heal, and strengthen the...
The Chink in the Mental Health System’s Armor

The Chink in the Mental Health System’s Armor

If you’ve been feeling a little anxious in the midst of the current state of affairs, you might take comfort in knowing that you are having a very normal reaction to an abnormal set of circumstances.  It is completely normal to experience a wide range of emotional...