THE HERE & NOW NEWSLETTER FROM HARBOR CHRISTIAN COUNSELING :: DECEMBER 2025 EDITION “It’s the most _______ time of the year…” The classic tune tells us that this is the most wonderful time of year. But let me ask you—what word would you use to fill in that blank based solely on how you’re feeling right now? Stressful? Sad? Busy? Frustrating? Lonely? Maybe all of the above, depending on the day. Perhaps there is a genuine measure of wonder and joy mixed in as well. Still, the holidays can be...

THE HERE & NOW NEWSLETTER FROM HARBOR CHRISTIAN COUNSELING :: NOVEMBER 2025 EDITION For a number of folks, the holidays can often bring up anxiety, sadness, distress, or a sense of overwhelm. This is because with the fun and festivities, can also come painful memories, tense conversations, and complicated relationships. If this is something you’ve struggled with in the past, here are some practical ways to prepare for and protect your mental health this upcoming holiday season. Consider Your...

THE HERE & NOW NEWSLETTER FROM HARBOR CHRISTIAN COUNSELING :: OCTOBER 2025 EDITION Think of a change that you have wanted to make in your life which, for one reason or another, has been difficult or even impossible to achieve. A change that you are convinced is necessary and beneficial, yet something within you keeps getting in the way of either starting or sticking with it. Difficult changes are often like that. It can feel like some part of us is bought in and ready for the change and...