One of the most advantageous aspects of fasting is the effect it has on our emotional states. Although emotions often feel more intense during and after a fast, this phenomenon is part of a natural process. The more calm an individual remains during a fast, the easier it is for them to move through emotional experiences. Research has noted common emotional themes during fasting, most notably related to feelings of irritability and joy. The negative emotions that surface during fasting tend…

That there are different types of abuse that occur in relationships many of which cause couples to seek marriage counseling. You may be psychologically, physically, and/or sexually mistreated. All kinds of abuse ought to be given serious attention as horrible effects can happen from any kind of abuse. Emotional abuse can involve bullying, humiliating, and tease.

I’ve seen a lot of abuse in relationships during my time during…

In the broadest sense, the term eating disorders refers to a group of conditions defined by abnormal eating habits that involves either insufficient or excessive food intake to the detriment of an individual’s physical, mental, and spiritual health.



At my practice counseling in San Jose, I work with the most common types of eating disorders (anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa). These are outlined in the…