Beth M. Broom, LPC-S, CCTP-II I counsel a lot of adults who never learned how to regulate their distressing emotions. They come to me because they find themselves yelling at their kids when they feel anxious or escaping their sadness by misusing alcohol or … Read More
Beth M. Broom, LPC-S, CCTP-II Without compassion, I don’t imagine any of us would make very good helpers. We are fueled by the love of Christ (2 Corinthians 5:14), which spurs us to action on behalf of those who are suffering. When we are … Read More
If a person has been a victim of abuse, neglect or other forms of relational trauma, she has been taught that she does not matter. Her value lies solely in what she can provide for someone else, and she is not free to pay … Read More
It’s hard work to care for others, and sometimes their burdens become burdensome to us. What are some ways we can be anchored to the Lord and prevent burnout?… Read More
For those of us who are helping professionals and ministry leaders, the December calendar usually fills with an influx of people who are nervous (or perhaps terrified) about the upcoming holidays. Their stories range all across the spectrum, and many of their fears are … Read More
By Beth M. Broom, LPC-S, CCTS-I Counseling survivors of trauma is grueling work. There’s so much beauty in the process, but it’s not tidy. Sometimes I finish a day and sense that I’m spiritually and emotionally spent, with nothing left to give. I can … Read More
