Life Challenges • Unemployment What to do when your spouse loses their job We were both blindsided by his boss’ announcement that he was being let go! There are a number of observations I woul... Article
Life Challenges • Unemployment 4 ways to help someone through the storms of unemployment Through the experience, I gained empathy for unemployed friends and family members and learned how best to respond wh... Article
Life Challenges • Marriage Protecting your marriage during a crisis Even though conflicts are more likely during a crisis, your relationship doesn’t have to suffer. When you resolve con... Article
Life Challenges • Mental health The value of taking a break and finding rest If you’re married to an unusually selfish person, a controlling person, a depressed spouse or even if you’re just wed... Article
Life Challenges • Marriage When COVID-19 isolation increases the risk of marital abuse Focus on the Family Canada wants you to know that if you are dealing with this in your own home, or you know someone ... Article
Life Challenges • Gender identity How do we make sense of gender in today’s culture? With the prevalence of “gender options” in our culture it continues to be a complicated topic among young people. The... Article
Life Challenges • Parenting How to cope when your child is born with a disability What do you do with the swell of emotion? How do you handle the news and still operate as a good parent of a newborn?... Article
Life Challenges • Pornography (women) Healing relationships in addiction recovery It takes time for your family and loved ones to learn to trust you again. Be patient, and be consistent. Article
Life Challenges • Marriage The benefits of losing control in your marriage When husbands or wives attempt to control their spouse, they are placing themselves in the position of God, squelchin... Article
Life Challenges • Marriage 3 qualities necessary for overcoming marital distress While some couples find a way through on their own, many feel stuck. So, what differentiates someone who stays simply... Article
Life Challenges • Pornography (women) Understanding addiction Addictions are an example of this. Many things that represent temptations for misuse (such as alcohol, drugs, sex, fo... Article
Life Challenges • Marriage When you don't want to divorce but your spouse does A rash reaction will do little to change your spouse’s opinion. The best thing you can do is to stay calm and not pus... Article
Life Challenges • Parenting How parental attachment determines a child's emotional health If you were offered a test that could predict how emotionally healthy your child will become, would you take the test... Article
Life Challenges • Marriage Autism in marriage Because of the powerful guidance and support I received from Stephanie Holmes and others, I am able to offer these ti... Article
Life Challenges • Pornography (women) Helping the spouse of an addict: Do’s and don’ts Focus on the Family counsellors offer advice on how a mentor can steer that spouse in a healthy direction while avoid... Article
Life Challenges • Boundaries How to deal wisely with manipulative people God won’t manipulate, control or coerce human beings into obedience. And neither should we. Here's what to do if some... Article
Life Challenges • Marriage Living with anxiety: What you and your spouse need to know In a marriage where only one spouse lives with anxiety, it can be difficult to navigate this dynamic together. How wi... Article
Life Challenges • Parenting Talking with teens about marijuana Get up to speed with what health researchers know about the impacts of cannabis on youth. Article
Life Challenges • Marriage How to know if you're in an emotionally abusive relationship Three types of emotional abuse can be difficult to recognize: gaslighting, retaliation and projection. Article