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,...

THE HERE & NOW NEWSLETTER FROM HARBOR CHRISTIAN COUNSELING :: MAY 2026 EDITION How do you spend your mornings and evenings? Do you find yourself connecting with loved ones or spending time on a hobby? Or do you find yourself reaching for your phone and before you know it, you’ve spent hours scrolling from one video or article to the next? If this is you, you’re engaging in what is known as “doomscrolling,” and you are not alone. Doomscrolling and information overload have become the “new...