What makes a good therapist? For Allison Fishler, LMSW, it begins with listening without judgment, honoring client autonomy, and trusting that growth unfolds in its own time. In this reflection, Allison explores the balance of empathy, authenticity, and curiosity that helps healing take root.

What makes a good therapist? According to Brooks Strawn, LCSW, it’s not about having all the answers—it’s about showing up with honesty, curiosity, and care. In this reflection, Brooks shares how good therapists create safety, validate the valid, and walk beside clients with courage, accountability, and genuine connection.

What makes a good therapist? It’s not perfection—it’s presence. In this heartfelt letter, Chelsea Brouse, LMSW, shares her reflections on compassion, humility, and post-traumatic growth. She writes about what it means to walk beside clients with curiosity and care, reminding us that healing isn’t about becoming someone new—it’s about remembering who you’ve always been.

Many Christians wrestle with the tension between love and limits. Aren’t we called to turn the other cheek, bear all things, and lay down our lives? While Scripture does call us to sacrificial love, Jesus’ own life tells a fuller story. He said no to endless demands, withdrew to rest, walked away from toxic encounters, and chose His inner circle carefully.

Boundaries aren’t selfish—they’re sacred. As Dr. Henry Cloud reminds us in Boundaries and Lysa TerKeurst echoes in Good Boundaries and Goodbyes, healthy limits preserve love instead of draining it. When we follow Jesus’ example, we discover that saying no can sometimes be the most Christlike thing we do

Idaho has the highest rate of kratom exposures per capita in the U.S.—a reality that raises urgent questions for Coeur d’Alene communities. While kratom remains legal in Idaho, its growing popularity brings both risks and opportunities for healing. Understanding its effects, safety concerns, and addiction potential is essential to protecting loved ones and fostering compassionate, trauma-informed support.

Discover Edith Eger’s powerful lessons on healing, resilience, and choosing life after trauma—finding freedom through forgiveness and growth.

Men’s mental health matters. Learn why seeking therapy isn’t weakness but true strength—and how vulnerability leads to healing and resilience.

Why even smart, capable people feel like frauds—and how therapy helps overcome imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and perfectionism.

Functional medicine reveals the hidden links between nutrient deficiencies and mental health. By testing wisely and nourishing intentionally, you can support both brain and body for lasting emotional resilience.

High-potency marijuana can raise anxiety, depression & psychosis risk in young adults. Learn the signs & how to protect mental health.

Sending your child to college brings pride—and a quiet kind of grief. Here’s why it hurts and how to navigate this life transition.

They’re not hiding their stress or pretending to have it all together. They’re showing up in therapy—quietly building emotional strength, processing pain, and learning tools to lead with clarity. In Coeur d'Alene, real resilience looks like doing the inner work. And it’s transforming lives, relationships, and leadership.

In a culture that profits from our self-doubt, learning to honor your body and tend to your inner world is a quiet act of rebellion—and a profoundly healing one. This blog explores how to build resilience in the face of cultural body ideals and reclaim your reflection with compassion, embodiment, and emotional strength.

How much control do you believe you have over your life—and how does that belief shape your relationships? This blog explores the concept of locus of control and how it impacts communication, conflict, boundaries, and emotional safety. Understanding your internal or external lens can shift how you show up—for yourself and those you love.