How the Coronavirus Impacted First Responders and 7 Ways You Can Help.

How the Coronavirus Impacted First Responders and 7 Ways You Can Help - Redeemed Life Counseling

When you think of someone serving on the “front lines,” your mind probably drifts to military soldiers decked in camouflage. But this battle against a worldwide pandemic has brought new soldiers to the front lines: first responders. Police officers. Fireman. Paramedics. Emergency Room personnel. Rescue teams.  Law enforcement and first responders are the ones who […]

Disgust and Mistrust: The Sneaky Psychological Effects of A Pandemic

Disgust and Mistrust - Redeemed Life Counseling

For months we have observed the media’s swell surrounding the worldwide virus. Rising numbers of infections. Lowering death rates. Cities flooded with new cases. Areas escaping all threats of the virus. Statistics, guidelines, rules, rebellion, and more. Will the incessant pandemic news slow down? Of course. Will information related to the virus eventually dissipate to […]

Secrets to Staying Married During COVID and Social Change

Secrets to Staying Married - Redeemed Life Counseling

I think it’s fair to say that 2020 has put the majority of the world to the test on so many levels. The COVID-19 pandemic, quarantine, school cancellation, work from home and layoffs, caused everyone to learn to adjust to a new type of normal. Re-openings of states and business, changes and restrictions began to […]

Mental Health Check-In With Your Kids: 20 Questions To Ask

Mental Health Check-In With Your Kids - Redeemed Life Counseling

It’s been a strange year for everyone, including your kids. There’s no explanation needed, but a mental health check-in is needed. The entire world has been struck by the fierce lightning from this pandemic, from governments and  businesses to schools and households. Yet the bizarre season of extended time at home shouldn’t discourage you from […]

Pandemic Got You Hangry? Here Are 6 Reasons Why

Hungry Girl in a Restaurant - Redeemed Life Counseling

Most of us fall into one of two categories: Category 1 (Always hungry) That bag of chips looks appetizing. And so does a piece of chocolate. How about a large glass of soda too? Why not drink some juice to stay hydrated as well. Category 2 (Always hangry) If I don’t eat right now I […]

How to Support Loved Ones Who Are Depressed Amongst Covid-19

How to Support Loved Ones Who Are Depressed Amongst Covid-19 - Redeemed Life Counseling

As several states begin to loosen restrictions, many others are still under stay-at-home orders, closed stores and restaurants, and strict social distancing. Changing and conflicting news coming to us daily along with the strong recommendations and, in some places, requirements to wear masks and stay six feet apart is enough to make most people a […]

Feel Like Hibernating In The Winter? You May Have Seasonal Depression.

Feel Like Hibernating In The Winter?- Redeemed Life Counseling

Flashback to elementary school science class. Remember learning about bears? They eat extra food to pack on a few additional pounds before the first frost. As the cold weather set in, bears cosy down in their beds and snooze away the months, awaking just as the frost begins to melt. Isn’t it tempting to adopt […]

Why is Changing Your Habits So Hard to Do?

Why is Changing Your Habits So Hard to Do? - Redeemed Life Counseling

If you’re reading this article, there’s a real good chance that there are some habits you’ve developed over time that don’t serve you well, and you want to make a change. We’ve all been there at one time or another.  Have you heard this quote? Maybe you have seen it on an inspirational post on […]

Forget New Year’s Resolutions! Focus on SMART Goals Instead.

Forget New Year’s Resolutions! - Redeemed Life Counseling

We made it! The start of a new year is here!  There’s something about a new year that makes us feel inspired and hopeful.  Like we are starting over in a sense. The start of a new year often comes with new promises, new outlooks, and new dreams.  Even more people all over the world […]

How To Set New Year’s Goals That You Can Actually Achieve

How To Set New Year’s Goals - Redeemed Life Counseling

Your garbage can is still overflowing from the wrapping paper (thanks, Santa!), but the blank pages of your journal are begging to be filled before the clock strikes midnight. Feeling the pressure to set new goals for the new year? Like you, nearly half of all Americans establish annual resolutions. The objectives stretch from a better diet […]