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Do you wonder what a healthy client/therapist relationship looks like? Today, Laura is going to discuss what to look for when looking for or evaluating your relationship with a counselor or therapist. Some things that are important include if the therapist is in counseling themselves, if they challenge me, if they do family of origin work and a few more. New episodes drop every Wednesday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

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Do you find yourself accepting responsibility for things as a child that weren't yours? Did you own the identity of being a "difficult teenager" or being the one who didn't ask about hard things? In today's episode, Laura is going to explore some common phrases people use to let their parents "off the hook" when it comes to emotional neglect. If any of these phrases feel familiar, you might be taking too much responsibility for what was actually your parent's job. New episodes drop every Wednesday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

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Was honoring your parents a mode of discipline in your house growing up? Do you have issues with discipline and obedience in your life as an adult? In today's episode, Laura will discuss the difference between these two ideas, why compliance at all costs is harmful and traumatic, what it looks like to struggle with discipline and obedience in adulthood, and ways to challenge yourself in the healing process. New episodes drop every Wednesday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

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Did you know that you could be too close to your parents or your children? In today's episode, Laura will unpack the issue of enmeshment, why it is troublesome and even traumatic, what it might look like in adulthood and steps you can take to start the healing process. New episodes drop every Wednesday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

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Did you know the true definition of spiritual abuse? In this episode, Laura will unpack what spiritual abuse actually is, the types of spiritual abuse, and a few ways to challenge yourself to begin the process of healing. New episodes drop every Wednesday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

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Did you know that how we process trauma as an adult is directly impacted by what we experienced growing up? In today's episode, Laura is going to discuss adult trauma, how processing it (or not processing it) is impacted by your story, identify how your coping skills might keep that trauma stuck, and then how to process adult trauma in a healthy way. New episodes drop every Wednesday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

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Do you ever feel like you try and try but just don't feel like your relationship with God is getting deeper? In today's episode, Laura will talk about the ways in which your trauma can actually be a barrier to relationship with God. She will cover 4 areas that get in the way--comparison, attachment, your coping strategies and your parents. You will discover what might be getting in the way of a deeper relationship with God and how to take one step toward healing. New episodes drop every Wednesday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

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Do you think it's too late for you to seek counseling? Do you think you are too far gone? Are you frustrated that counseling hasn't worked for you in the past? If any of this sounds like you, then today's podcast will be one you don't want to miss. As a close to the year 2022, Laura will help you assess the year we just had, identify what's holding you back, and help encourage you in your mental health journey. New episodes drop every Wednesday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

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Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.

Learn more about the Hope Together event here.

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.

Do you ever feel trapped? In this episode, Laura will talk about the reasons why you might feel like this because of your story, how it might show up as an adult, and teach you a few ways you can help yourself through it! New episodes drop every Wednesday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

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