Lynn Young, LMFT

02/11/2026

02/07/2026

02/05/2026

Marriage was never meant to run on feelings alone—it is held together by covenant. In Song of Solomon and the story of Abraham, Scripture shows a clear order: desire leads us toward covenant, covenant creates safety, and safety allows blessing to grow over time. Ultimately, every marriage covenant points us to Christ—the One who walked the covenant path alone, sealed the promise with His blood, and remains faithful to us forever.

We are looking to continuing our study in Song of Solomon this Sunday! Join us in person or online at 8:30a and 10:30a.

02/04/2026

02/03/2026

Taking time to listen shows genuine care and appreciation, making others feel valued. According to Dr. John Gottman, Dale Carnegie's timeless wisdom from "How to Win Friends and Influence People" remains invaluable. "You can make more friends in two months by becoming genuinely interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you."

Being mindful in conversations can transform your relationships. Whether you're seasoned or just starting, listening is crucial in today's distracted digital age. Interested in learning some listening tips? Check out our dedicated blog post here: https://bit.ly/3RyX6D2

02/03/2026

01/15/2026

Every attachment style is really just a nervous system doing its best to protect itself:

💛 Secure protects with balance.
💙 Avoidant protects with distance.
💗 Anxious protects with closeness.
💜 Disorganized protects with push–pull.

Here’s a guide to recognize that each style is a way of staying safe. When we understand that, we can stop taking each other’s patterns so personally, and start building bridges instead of walls.

If you want something simple to reach for when your attachment style flares up, comment RESET and I’ll DM you my 1-Minute Reset Tool to catch and handle it.

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01/15/2026

01/14/2026

How do you know if you can trust someone?

Dating can feel intimidating and overwhelming, especially if you haven't dated in a while. Having a sense of who you can trust is an important step towards enjoying yourself and meeting the right person. ⁠
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Discover therapist-approved tips for “getting back out there" and learn five indicators of trustworthiness on our Gottman Relationship Blog: https://bit.ly/3llSaQQ

01/14/2026

Listen, then respond. Understanding and empathy must precede advice.

01/14/2026

Expressing fondness and admiration in your relationships in an intentional and consistent way increases the amount of affection and respect between partners. Your relationship, especially in its early stages, may feel full of infatuation, sexual attraction, and hope. When the newness wears off, however, you’ll be glad that respect, trust, and love remain as a result of your sharing.

Try one of these examples today:
“I’m proud of the way you _____.”
“I’m attracted to your _____ (inside and out).”
“I am impressed that you _____.”
“I like how you _____.”

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