Self-harming behavior is not a new phenomenon. False prophets in Elijah’s day cut themselves until the blood flowed as they tried to appease the Baal god. (See 1 Kings 18:28) However, self-harming behavior among children and teens has been on the rise for the past decade or so. Self-harming behavior (also known as self-injurious, self-mutilation,Continue reading “Recognizing Self-Harming Behavior”
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The Future is My Friend
“Repeat after me,” I said to my counseling client, “The future is my friend.” He looked at me with a furrowed brow and head cocked slightly to the right. “I’m serious. Repeat after me. The future is my friend.” The skepticism in his expression remained, but he complied with a less than enthusiastic tone. “IContinue reading “The Future is My Friend”