by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Mar 27, 2022 | change, counseling
“Comprehension involves our ability to find patterns, consistency, and significance in the events and experiences of our lives.” Mike Steger To have the ability to comprehend the patterns evidenced in one’s life, to observe and embrace the fact that...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Mar 26, 2022 | counseling
I participated in a continuing education online webinar today on addiction and “mindfulness”. Here are some definitions from some who practice and teach it: Rick Hanson- “the practice of knowing what’s happening in the mind without getting hijacked by it”...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Feb 4, 2022 | counseling, Ministry
There was a time I visited a large couples Sunday School class years ago at a church. Their prayer request time took up most of the session and the burdens were significant for some. It became so oppressive and overwhelming to me I had to leave the class. Later on a...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 28, 2022 | Suffering
Excellent reading on suffering from the Biblical Counseling Coalition…… In our ministry at Titus 2, the transition from avoidance of suffering to the willingness to engage with it and reframe it as purposeful is an opportunity to learn and...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Nov 25, 2021 | Biblical Counseling, communication, counseling
Simplicity, Solitude, Silence, Surrender……movements in prayer that place one in a posture to be present to God. I heard a new concept last week – “surrendered listening”. I’ve heard “active listening” for years, you...
