In this highly charged social climate in which we live, have you been pondering what it looks like to live in unity with others, yet acknowledge our different perspectives? And what does God’s Word have to say about living in unity while disagreeing? Please click on the link below to watch an engaging video with the Calvary Longmont Counseling Staff who speak to these questions.
Read MoreWhat Is Invalidation? by Laura Grotenhuis, LPC
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While many of the details immediately following my husband’s death are a blur, I can recount some conversations with shocking clarity. Namely, the invalidating statements made by the most unlikely sources. Why? Because the person failed to understand the power of his/her words. From unknowingly dismissing someone’s feelings to emotional abuse, people either knowingly or unknowingly invalidate one another every day.
Read MoreWhat are you Intending? By Laura Grotenhuis, LPC
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They say that the road to hell is paved with good intentions. I’m not sure that I agree. Don’t get me wrong, I understand the sentiment, carrying out a good deed is much more important than just thinking about it. However, I believe that if we really understood the importance of our intentions, we wouldn’t give them so little credit.
Read More3 Practical Ways to Declutter Your Life by Laura Grotenhuis, LPC
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Have you ever started a project with great intentions only to become overwhelmed almost as soon as you start? I am in the process of cleaning out my basement. I have attempted to tackle parts of my basement in the past, but after sorting through a couple of items I ended up feeling discouraged, paralyzed and ultimately defeated. Sometimes we just need the right motivation to get things started.
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