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THE HERE & NOW NEWSLETTER FROM HARBOR CHRISTIAN COUNSELING :: AUGUST 2026 EDITION “I’m embarrassed to say this, but I feel..” It’s not easy to open up. Many of us approach counseling, and reaching out for help in general, with ambivalence. We want to feel better and know that talking can help, but the act of expressing vulnerable feelings is uncomfortable. Right as we’re on the precipice of diving into raw emotion, we can get cold feet. There are many ways to avoid taking this plunge, but one...
THE HERE & NOW NEWSLETTER FROM HARBOR CHRISTIAN COUNSELING :: JULY 2026 EDITION Often in the counseling office, I find that we as Christians can regard the word ‘assertive’ as a negative trait. For some people it seems to contradict an idea of meekness or gentleness. I often hear the phrase ‘turn the other cheek’ used as an example of a teaching that contradicts assertiveness as a Christlike characteristic. However, assertiveness is the. Here’s why: Click to view larger and/or download PDF...
THE HERE & NOW NEWSLETTER FROM HARBOR CHRISTIAN COUNSELING :: JUNE 2026 EDITION Perfectionism is one of those mental health terms that people throw around all too casually and even use as a badge of honor. “Ugh, I’m such a perfectionist,” he says, as he secretly hopes everyone notices and admires his attention to detail, exactitude, and overall standard of excellence (I may or may not be speaking from experience here…). And yet, for those who know the real struggle involved with it,...