Promoting health & healing through Creative Psychosocial Therapy.
In our work, during coaching, counseling, and therapy sessions, a striking pattern stands out to us. When we look at how people deal with hardships such as illness, loss of employment, war, or grief,… Lees meer.
No idea what your weekends look like, but with a bit of luck, you at least get a day of rest on Sunday. Things work a little differently on this side. After a busy… Lees meer.
“The Stones in My Life” is the theme for the next missionaries’ retreat for women in Germany, organized by Aufatmen. Last weekend, we had the preparation weekend for the next retreat in May 2027.… Lees meer.
It remains “funny”. As soon as we are (finally) back “home” after a trip, the question inevitably follows: “How was your vacation? Are you well-rested?” Let’s put it this way. This trip lasted 26… Lees meer.
Well-intentioned pastoral care can become dangerous when a short course creates the illusion that someone is equipped to deal with complex psychological problems. The Dunning-Kruger effect helps explain why limited knowledge can sometimes lead to overconfidence. Pastoral care has an important place in the church, but it is not therapy. Knowing your limits, staying in the here and now, and referring people to qualified professionals when problems become complex can prevent further harm.
I am worried. Terribly worried…. My concerns reminded me of a Dutch song from my youth, which was about friendships and how those friendships often amounted to nothing more than: A package of scrap… Lees meer.
Yesterday we were guests at the church day of the FEG churches in northern Germany. They had a (really well!) organized day for all the church members, with about 8 different workshops, each repeated… Lees meer.
This week, we came across a remarkable statement: Being afraid is wrong. Fear is sin. That sounds firm. But is it true? This idea is often supported by verses such as: Philippians 4:6 “Be… Lees meer.
For a missionary, “home” is a complicated concept. You were born in a certain place, and have probably moved several times both in your home country and abroad. Wherever you go, you start over… Lees meer.
It continues to amaze me: about once or twice a year, someone asks me if I am an apostle. Apparently, this question comes up quite often, especially because in some circles there are people… Lees meer.
