Beware of “The Four Horsemen”

Part of having a happy relationship is to be able to communicate effectively during conflict. To achieve this, couples must avoid what Dr. John Gottman calls the "four horsemen of the apocalypse." Find out if these toxic behaviors may be infecting your relationship.

From “Disaster” to “Master”

A husband and wife sit together in silence. They are both thinking the same thing... "How did we end up here?" They look around the office. The wife notices beautiful artwork on the wall. She closes her eyes and pictures herself in the stillness. She remembers their honeymoon, anniversaries, birthdays, date nights and Christmas mornings…

The Silent War: The 7 Truths to Overcoming Temptation

Many struggle with temptation and are desperate to find a way out. Here is a list of 7 truth about temptation to prepare yourself to overcome temptation and celebrate in victory. Logan Everett practices on the northeast and south sides of Indianapolis. You can contact him by calling (317) 572-7411 or emailing logan@newhopecounseling.co.

Who Am I?

The question "who are you?" can be answered in several different ways. Depending on the person and the nature of the relationship, I can simply tell the person my name or even what I do for a living. Even when we are silent we tell others about ourselves. When I was completing my undergraduate work…

Finding “New Hope”

A large amount of this post was influenced by a sermon I heard a few days ago. The words that Louie Giglio has in his new series, "Hope Has a Name" seems to fit in perfectly with how I see myself in my own practice as a marriage and family therapist associate. I listened to…

Emotionally Manly

When you walk into a room with more than 10 people, chances are, 1 of those people will automatically determine what they know about you and what you are about. The way you walk, the way you talk, the clothes you wear and the way you present yourself is all taken into consideration (sometimes). Those…

This Grace

My wife and I were able to get a pretty good jump on our Christmas shopping this year. We really focused on our sentimental side and took our time picking out each gift for our family and friends. Jess and I reflected on how exciting it has been to be able to afford gifts for…