Trauma-Focused Therapy Techniques for Long-Term Healing
In recent years, trauma has become a central focus in mental health conversations. While the word “trauma” is often used casually in everyday language, its psychological impact is profound and far-reaching. From childhood adversity to sudden life events, trauma can reshape how people think, feel, and relate to others. At Leadership Empowerment and Psychological Services, […]
The Role of Christian Counseling in Strengthening Family Bonds
In today’s fast-paced, digital world, many families find it difficult to remain emotionally connected. Family relationships are even more fragile now, with higher stress levels, unresolved trauma, and communication failures. Christian counseling provides a strong alternative to one that is clear-minded and actively guided by one’s values. At Leadership Empowerment and Psychological Services, LLC (LEAPS), […]
Signs Your Relationship May Benefit From Marriage Counseling
A lot of couples go to therapy months or even years after they should have already been saying, “Okay, we’re fine.” But beneath that word often lives a complex stew of stress, unmet needs, emotional distance, or even hidden pain. If you are in a marriage, or engaged, or in a serious relationship, bypassing chronic […]
How Couples Therapy Can Help Rebuild Trust After an Affair
Cheating, both emotionally and physically, can harm a relationship. The betrayed individual who has been cheated on is usually in a state of shock, disbelief, and total confusion. Trust, when shattered, is the point of healing. However, it’s also the most delicate to rebuild. At Leadership Empowerment and Psychological Services, LLC (LEAPS), we understand that […]
Understanding the Differences Between Emotional and Physical Infidelity
The discovery of an affair is one of the most painful experiences a person can go through. Cheating is often thought of purely as a physical affair, but emotional infidelity can be just as damaging, if not more so. At Leadership Empowerment and Psychological Services, LLC (LEAPS Inc.), our trained professionals assist individuals and couples […]
What Does the Term “Worldview” Mean?
A worldview is a conceptual framework of how an individual perceives the world and is shaped by the individual core beliefs, values and cultural experiences which ultimately guide their behavior (Esqueda, 2014)…
My Theological Construct of Marriage
I submit that one’s personal theology, core values, beliefs and ultimate understanding of biblical doctrine all buttress one’s framework of marriage. Several questions arise regarding one’s value system,…
The Current State of Marriage in the United States
My assessment of the institution of marriage is buttressed on the foundation of my Christian faith. As such, my assessment of the institution of marriage is integrated, multidimensional, multilayered and interwoven with my marital philosophy and core values. These nuances are further ingrained within my belief systems and theology. The foregoing elements ultimately shape my […]
Disaster Mental Health: Personal Perspective on Mass Shooting Intervention Strategies
Mass shootings in U.S schools have been a perennial issue (Skaine, 2015; Stebnicki, 2016). According to Skaine (2015), between 1982 and 2012 there were a total of 513 persons killed in active shooter incidents…
Can Relationship Conflict Affect Family Relationships?
Relational conflict manifests itself in a plethora of situations and circumstances both in clinical and non-clinical settings. According to Barth (2009), “child-parent psychotherapy, which focuses on relationship enhancement..