Cornerstone Family Services

03/09/2026

03/03/2026

You’ve probably heard the slogan, “Love the skin you’re in.” It’s a positive mantra that encourages you to love and embrace yourself as you are – there’s no need to try to change yourself or strive for some unattainable ideal.
When it comes to where you’re at in life, does the same sentiment apply? Interestingly, it seems more acceptable to strive to be in a different place – achieving more, getting further ahead, taking the next step, or working toward an easier phase. The problem with this mindset is that you’re never really appreciating what’s in front of you here and now, and that’s why it’s important to embrace the season you’re in.

Are you having trouble appreciating the here and now? Start embracing the season you’re in with these tips.

03/02/2026

One of our clinicians, Seth Evans LPCC-S, is now also a Certified Life Coach. He is now Seth Evans LPCC-S, CLC.
https://cornerstonefamilyservices.org/dipl-team-member/seth-evans/

Recipients of this credential have completed a minimum of 24 hours of biblically-based, Christian life coach training.

02/27/2026

Here's a retro pun for National Retro Day.

02/26/2026

How much time should you and your spouse spend together? How much time should you spend separately, doing your own thing? Like so many things in life, it’s all about balance. There’s no perfect equation, and every couple is unique. The sense of balance you find during one season of life may also look a lot different during another – that’s normal!

So what happens when you know you’re out of balance? Recognizing you need more “me” or “we” time is one thing, but how do you make the necessary adjustments, in a practical sense? We can’t help you add more hours to the day, but we can share some practical tips to help you fit just a bit more “me or we” time into each day.

Recognizing you need more “me” or “we” time is one thing, but how do you make it happen? Here are some practical tips to find balance.

02/25/2026

If your spouse’s quirks bother you, should you point them out? Can you ask your spouse to change the things that irritate you?

In marriage, we share a level of intimacy that can sometimes seem a bit invasive. It’s almost like living with a mirror that reflects how others perceive and receive us. Being oblivious to that can feel blissful, because we don’t have to understand or process how our quirks come across to others.

If your spouse’s quirks bother you, should you point them out? Can you ask your spouse to change the things that irritate you? In marriage, we share a level of intimacy that can sometimes seem a bit invasive. It’s almost like living with a mirror that reflects how others perceive and receive us....

02/24/2026

One concerning trend that I have noticed with this increase in mental health discourse is the inappropriate misuse of “mental health” as a catch-all excuse for our behaviours or moods. In other words, sometimes the use of mental health can cover up or shield an individual from taking responsibility for actions, behaviours, or moods, or excuse them from the work that true mental health requires.

Do you often blame a boss or a bad workplace for your poor mood or bad behavior at home?

02/23/2026

The Gottman Institute dubs emotional safety in marriage as “one of the most important aspects of a satisfying connection in a loving relationship. We need to feel safe before we’re able to be vulnerable.”

The truth is, our bodies and brains automatically assess situations and people for their holistic risk—and adjust accordingly. We instinctively know if we belong and can be authentic, or if a barrier of emotional distance seems wiser.

Emotional safety in marriage: Is it core to your relationship, a nice add on, or vital to your relationship? Grab 8 essential ideas.