Encountering You

Are you having trouble feeling "the reason for the season"? In the next four weeks, Laura is going to walk you through the season of Advent and help you see why this might be the case. In today's episode, she is going to talk about hope, why it is hard for us to have hope, and walk you through a few ways to develop more hope during a hard season. You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever y...

Going home for the holidays? It can be a challenging time for many people. In today's episode, Laura is going to talk about acceptance, protecting your mental wellness, what to do if you are triggered, and how to set healthy boundaries. You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode. See the Miracle of Christmas only on Sight and Sound TV.

Did you know that compartmentalizing isn't always unhealthy? Today Laura will discuss when it might be good to use the tool of compartmentalization, when it is not healthy, and an exercise to use when you need to save feelings for later. You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode. See the Miracle of Christmas only on Sight and Sound TV. RE...

Do you ever wonder if you will ever be a good enough parent? It seems like such a daunting task but when we do our own work and become healthier and more functional adults, it is possible. Today Laura will talk about 8 constructive ways to look at not feeling good enough as parents. You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an episode. RELATED POSTS...

There can be so much mystery and confusion in those early years of parenting. What's a parent to do? Where do you look for help and guidance? Today, Laura will talk about her own journey as a new parent, what was helpful, what wasn't, and some things to focus on as you venture through those early years! You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an e...

Every child has given birthrights--even you. Many people that come into counseling don't understand what they needed because they didn't get it. Today we will talk about your 6 given birthrights and then what happens when these birthrights aren't met. You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an episode.

Did you know that your birth story holds clues to why you do what you do today? Knowing the story of your birth can be either very life-giving or may be contributing to the things that limit your emotional growth and wellness. In today's episode, Laura will unpack why this is important, what the different themes of your birth story might mean, and how to engage with your own birth story. You can s...

Do you think that trauma only affects some people? Or that you can just "will" your way through it? Today, Laura will unpack some of the realities of trauma, how no amount of money, education or "happiness" can outrun the effects of it, and how to start validating yourself and engaging in your process. You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an ep...

Did you know that sometimes your intent matters and then sometimes it doesn't? In today's episode, Laura will talk about when your intent matters, why or why not, and how to be more aware of ourselves when it comes to our intent. You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an episode.

Why do affairs actually happen? Today, Laura will discuss the topic of affairs as it relates to boundaries. She will cover what they are, why they happen and how to pay attention to yourself in order to have healthy boundaries around relationships. You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an episode.

We all have a need for physical touch. The problem arises when our story either tells us we don't or makes physical touch into something that doesn't feel safe. In today's episode, Laura will talk about the need for physical touch, why it's important, why it becomes unsafe and how to begin to heal. You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an episod...

Do you wonder why your need for affirmation never goes away? Listen to today's podcast to learn more about when and where this need might show up, why it does and ways to help yourself build a sense of worth or value. You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an episode.

Do you struggle to feel worthy around your work? Whether you are in a career, a job, or a parent who stays home with his/her children, this episode is for you. Laura will discuss why learning to value yourself from the inside, in God's eyes, is so important. Achievement and success can be fleeting. Your worth as God sees it is eternal. You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen t...

Do you struggle with your body image? If you are like many people, this is a place of wounding. Today, Laura will unpack why valuing your body through God's eyes is so essential to our ability to have a healthy self, and how you can start building your value and worth without your body as the focal point. You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an...

Do you ever wonder why people don't know what you need? It's because they can't read your mind. And you can't read theirs either! Today, Laura will talk about why we think we can read people's minds, why we can't and what to do about it. You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an episode.  SAVE 20% by using code You20 at ElevatedFaith.com &nb...

Do you struggle with regret? Today, Laura will discuss how staying in regret will actually keep you stuck in your old patterns. We must move from regret into grief in order to truly move forward in our lives here on earth and in our relationship with God. You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an episode.  SAVE 20% by using code You20 at Ele...

Do you have a hard time knowing what is normal adolescent behavior? If you are like many of us, it is difficult to know what is typical teen behavior and what is problematic. You can subscribe today at AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an episode.  SAVE 20% by using code You20 at ElevatedFaith.com   Adrienne Camp's new book "As For Me" is available now at Li...

Does defensiveness seem to overtake you in conversations? In today's episode, Laura will unpack why defensiveness creeps up and why it gets in the way of connection. You can subscribe today at AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an episode.  SAVE 20% by using code You20 at ElevatedFaith.com   Adrienne Camp's new book "As For Me" is available now at LifeWay.com...

Many people commonly refer to themselves as being overwhelmed and society even celebrates this state of being. However, what Laura will unpack today is that being overwhelmed is actually a state of crisis or a trauma response. You can experience stress, and that is ok. But when you express being overwhelmed or numb, you are out of your window of tolerance and unable to function as a healthy adult....

Did you know that we can actually identify what younger part of us is showing up by how Satan is speaking to us? When we are standing in conviction it is our healthiest adult self that hears from God! When we find ourselves in condemnation or confusion, we are in a state of wounding and very vulnerable to Satan. Laura is going to discuss ways to intervene when you find yourself in either confusion...

Do you ever wonder how your attachment style contributes to skills that are essential in adulthood? Today, Laura is going to discuss how some skills that we need in adulthood are directly affected by our attachment style. Some of these skills include leadership, teamwork, empathy, and adaptability. The good news is, you can grow these skills! You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you l...

How can learning about moderation impact our ability to have adult skills? In today's episode, Laura is going to discuss how important learning about moderation is in developing skills like adaptability, teamwork, empathy, delegation and timeliness just to name a few. You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an episode.  SAVE 20% by using code...

Does learning to take responsibility for our needs and wants actually have an impact on basic skills in adulthood? The answer is yes and in today's episode, Laura will help to unpack why learning about your needs and wants matters. When we have trouble taking responsibility for ourselves and learning how to ask for help, we struggle with skills like communication, dependability, initiative, and pr...

Do you wonder if you are perceiving your reality correctly or have reactions that don't match the situation you are in? In this episode, Laura will discuss how the ability to "own our reality" impacts many of our transferable skills in adulthood. When we have trouble owning our reality, we can find ourselves struggling with making decisions, overcommitting, managing stress, problem solving, or eve...

Did you ever think that your ability to hold healthy boundaries actually affects some of your transferable skills as adults? Today, Laura will continue with part 2 of a 6 part series on transferable skills and how they are developed from the 6 core areas of development. When we don't have healthy boundaries, we actually struggle in other areas as well including active listening, conflict resolutio...