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Practical writing from our counselors on the things people actually bring into the room: anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting, and marriage.
September 29, 2025 · 4 minTrauma, the Brain, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)What happens to the brain during trauma – and how can we heal? Jonathan sat down with Wellspring counselor Becky Hecht in our...Becky Hecht 
September 23, 2025 · 4 min
Food Without Fear: Feeding the Body and the Mind This blog is inspired by a conversation between Margaret Kay-Ko Brooks and Jonathan Kittel with registered dietitian Julie... Margaret Kay Ko Brooks 
June 14, 2025 · 4 min
Reflective Listening: The Parenting Skill that Changes Everything Featuring Margaret Kay Ko Brooks and Jonathan Kittel Parenting can often feel like navigating a maze with no map. We’re inundated... Margaret Kay Ko Brooks 
January 29, 2025 · 4 min
Overcoming the Pressure to Be Perfect: Finding Relief from the Hamster Wheel of Perfectionism In today’s fast-paced world, many of us, especially teens, feel an overwhelming pressure to be perfect. But what does that... Wellspring Staff 
October 15, 2024 · 7 min
Helping Teens Take Ownership: Understanding the Struggle of Responsibility Parenting can often feel like navigating a minefield, especially when it comes to teens and their responsibilities. Many parents... Adam Cowan 
September 25, 2024 · 5 min
Understanding Play Therapy: A Path to Healing for Children When we think about child development and mental health, one approach stands out: play therapy, particularly Child-Centered Play... Margaret Kay Ko Brooks 
September 15, 2024 · 5 min
Navigating Anxiety in Teenage Girls: Insights from a Counseling Perspective As parents, watching our teenage daughters grapple with anxiety can be a challenging and heart-wrenching experience.... Davie Brenegar 
January 5, 2024 · 4 min
Strategies for Building Resilience in Children The American Psychological Association describes resilience as “the process and outcome of successfully adapting to difficult or... Wellspring Staff 
September 21, 2023 · 4 min
Postpartum Mental Health for New Moms Becoming a mother is life changing. It is a very exciting time and can also be a stressful time as you adjust to a new normal. In... Margaret Kay Ko Brooks 
May 1, 2023 · 6 min
Parenting an Emerging Adult J.R. Moehringer’s famous quote that “time is a thief” resonates with parents who feel that their children became adults... Buddy Blount 
June 16, 2022 · 3 min
Don’t yell…ACT! Managing Your Child’s Inappropriate Behaviors with the ACT Method. When children have emotional outbursts, aren’t listening, show defiance or display other troublesome behaviors, it’s easy to... Margaret Kay Ko Brooks 
December 23, 2021 · 4 min
Having Anxiety and Depression as a Healthcare Professional Anxiety and depression can happen for a variety of reasons. It may be something you struggled with long before entering the... Wellspring Staff 
October 26, 2021 · 4 min
Navigating the Challenges of Emerging Adults Navigating the Challenges of Emerging Adulthood Emerging adulthood is a season of life marked by self-focus, instability,... Buddy Blount 
February 16, 2021 · 6 min
Healthcare Professional Burnout: Symptoms and Solutions Define Burnout The Mayo Clinic defines burnout as “a special type of work-related stress — a state of physical or emotional... Wellspring Staff 
August 27, 2020 · 3 min
Understanding Anger in Children and Teens Is your child or teen angry? If you have ever dealt with the angry outbursts of a child or had screaming matches with an... Adam Cowan 
May 22, 2020 · 4 min
Exercising More May Decrease Your Anxiety When we think about the benefits of exercise, we typically think about losing weight, getting stronger, looking better, or... Wellspring Staff 
April 15, 2020 · 4 min
The Importance of Premarital Counseling for Christians People of all backgrounds and beliefs understand the importance of investing in what matters most. And most all would agree that... Wellspring Staff 
April 6, 2020 · 4 min
The Blame Game: Common Problems Addressed in Marriage Counseling “You’re the reason ______.” “You always ______.” “If you didn’t _____, then I ______.” These are just a few phrases we use when... Wellspring Staff 
March 20, 2020 · 2 min
How to Quiet the Chaos in the Midst of a Pandemic. This week has been filled with uncertainty, panic, and fear. I have watched as my family, friends and clients have struggled... Wellspring Staff 
March 10, 2020 · 4 min
Pain and Hurt: Common Problems Addressed in Couples Counseling Every marriage is unique. Sometimes the problems that surface in marriage are related to specific life experiences and... Wellspring Staff 
December 12, 2019 · 2 min
5 ways to deal with stress & anxiety during the holidays. With the holiday season in full swing, last minute shopping, and families visiting from out of town, it can feel like it brings... Wellspring Staff 
November 6, 2019 · 5 min
How Counseling Breaks the Depression Cycle I often tell my clients there are two main myths about depression. The first is this: “depression is completely controllable.”... Wellspring Staff 
August 29, 2019 · 5 min
What To Expect in Depression Counseling So, you have decided it’s time to begin counseling for depression. You know that you need help, and it’s a courageous decision to... Wellspring Staff 
July 30, 2019 · 5 min
4 Signs for Starting Depression Counseling Most people will go through a season of life where feelings get negative, motivation decreases, and problems seem to eclipse all... Wellspring Staff 
May 9, 2019 · 1 min
Life: A School for Character Development So often I have the privilege of sitting front-row with my clients and watching new strengths emerge in their lives. As... Wellspring Staff Ready when you are
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