by Ann Taylor McNiece, LMFT | Jan 19, 2021 | Faith & Spirituality, Mental Health
Last week I told you why the phrase “bad theology hurts people” has had such an impact on my life. This week, I want to examine one practical area where getting your theology right makes a huge difference. It’s this question: does God really want you to have what you...
by Ann Taylor McNiece, LMFT | Jan 12, 2021 | Faith & Spirituality, Mental Health
Why do Christian therapists need a close relationship with Jesus? It might seem kind of obvious, but it’s not enough simply to understand the principles of Christianity or its culture. Having a lot of scripture memorized is not enough. Attending a church is not...
by Ann Taylor McNiece, LMFT | Jan 5, 2021 | Faith & Spirituality, Mental Health
“How can you smile at a time like this?” It is a sentiment from the thoughts of a fictional character in the novel I’m listening to on a 26 hour road trip. The character has just experienced an unthinkable tragedy and yet, some conflicting emotions peek through....
by Ann Taylor McNiece, LMFT | Dec 29, 2020 | Faith & Spirituality, Mental Health
The “I’m not enough” lie is tricky because technically, it’s true. At least if you’re a Christian and not a secular humanist. The truth is, none of us are enough, and that’s why God sent His Son on our behalf, to be more than enough for us. While it’s theologically...
by Ann Taylor McNiece, LMFT | Dec 22, 2020 | Faith & Spirituality, Mental Health
There are two big lies that I often hear from clients and friends (and once in a while echoing in my own mind). One is “I’m too much,” and the other is “I’m not enough.” It seems unfair that both those lies, which seem to be incompatible, can coexist simultaneously in...
by Ann Taylor McNiece, LMFT | Dec 15, 2020 | Faith & Spirituality, Life & Family, Mental Health
It seems like depression affects everyone I know at some point in his or her life, although the lifetime rate of depression is just around 15% (https://www.verywellmind.com/depression-statistics-everyone-should-know-4159056). As a therapist, I’m around a lot more...
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