If you're feeling frustrated with your work or personal relationships, the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI) assessment can help you understand your unique preferences and abilities. You can develop emotional intelligence (awareness) to appreciate and get along with different personalities. The theory of psychological type was introduced in the 1920s by Carl G. Jung. The MBTI tool was developed in the 1940s by Isabel Briggs Myers and the original research was done in the 1940s and '50s. This … [Read more...]
Group Counseling
Group counseling is an excellent way to experience a safe community to help you heal. You gain the perspective of others struggling with similar concerns. It costs less than individual counseling. It has more focus on healing than a typical Bible study. You benefit from the facilitation of a professional counselor. It simulates real-world relationships but has the safety and structure of counseling. New groups form around the topic of Matt's books on identity. Learn more. To learn … [Read more...]
Broken People Wanted
Wanted: Broken people. People with blind-spots. People with dark clouds hanging over their heads. People teetering on the edge. People consumed by fear and panic. Do you see yourself with a dark, negative spin? Do you experience self-hatred? Are you unable to see yourself through God's eyes? The more hopeless you are, the more we can help. Everyone is broken. You may be broken, but that doesn't mean you're unlovable, nor are you permanently defective. Are you believing any of the … [Read more...]
Marriage and Pornography
Sex addiction is a disorder of intimacy which has negative consequences on marriages and families. Pornography is never good for an individual or a marriage. God intended sexual intimacy to be between a husband and wife (married to each other). Here at NRC, we treat sexual addiction at a relational level. Our approach considers grace as the foundation of recovery. The best recover includes both 1) an immediate tactical intervention of removing (avoiding) temptation and increasing … [Read more...]
Finding Your Confidence
Most people have a sense that they are not adequate, and it is true: no one is completely adequate. Our inadequacies can be unpleasant to dwell on; most people do not reflect on why they view themselves the way they do. Usually there are painful experiences to confront, and how fun is that? Most people either tune out their inner thoughts and feelings, or they hear the negative thoughts loud and clear, but the positives are drowned out. That is unfortunate because your inner voice is what must … [Read more...]
Introversion-Extraversion Differences
The following summarizes some differences between a preference for introversion and a preference for extraversion: Extraversion (50-70% of population) Introversion (30-50% of population) Energized by what goes on in the outer world Energized by what goes on in the inner world Need to talk to clarify what they think Need to reflect before they talk Can be seen as accessible and understandable Can be seen as subtle and difficult to know well initially Difficult for them … [Read more...]
Counseling for Introverts
Introverts have unique abilities because they are oriented to life from a different perspective than extroverts. These differences show up in counseling. An introvert will benefit from a different approach to counseling than an extrovert. Many introverts suffer because they do not understand themselves and they are not understood when surrounded by extraverts. Introverts have less of a need for prolonged superficial contact, but they do have a need for deeper connections overall. Both males and … [Read more...]
What if I am Suicidal?
New Reflections helps people who are suicidal. For non-emergencies, please follow the normal procedures to schedule an appointment. If you are a current client, contact your counselor directly. Note: we do not maintain 24/7 appointment availability, nor do we guarantee you will be able to speak to a live person when you call us. If you have suicidal thoughts, you may need help immediately! Are you in crisis right now? If so, please call one of the following emergency numbers: … [Read more...]
Introvert’s Lexicon
The following is meant to be a humorous look at the world from an introvert's point of view. It contains some stereotypes (exaggerations) that might not be true. As you read, consider how an exercise like this can draw attention to the sometimes wrong pictures we have of each other. Keep in mind that every introvert has some extravert in him or her and every extravert has some introvert in him or her. WORD Extrovert's Definition Introvert's Definition Alone, adj. Lonely. Enjoying some … [Read more...]