Lynn Young, LMFT

10/22/2025

10/22/2025

10/17/2025

This a reminder of what redemption truly looks like. 🌿

When something in us breaks .. it can feel final. We often look at the shattered pieces and think, “There’s no way this can be used for anything good.”

But that’s exactly where God does His most beautiful work. He doesn’t throw away what’s broken .. He restores it.

He gathers every piece with gentleness, not to put them back the same way, but to create something new through them.

The heartbreak that once brought you to your knees can become the very story that brings someone else to hope.

The season that made you question your worth can be the same one where you discover your identity in Him.

The mistake you thought ruined everything can become the message of grace that helps others find freedom.

God has a way of using pain as preparation,
loss as learning, and brokenness as a bridge to reach others who are hurting too.

So no, your story doesn’t end at “broken.”
In His hands, even the mess becomes ministry, and the scars will start to speak.
Because when God restores something,
He doesn’t just fix it ..
He gives it purpose. ✨

09/30/2025

It’s National Read a Book Day 📖 so we’re turning to one of our favorites, The Love Prescription.

Think about it. When was the last time you noticed the little things… the coffee waiting for you in the morning, the quick text to check in, the way they quietly handled something so you didn’t have to?

It’s easy to miss those gestures when negativity takes over, but choosing to notice the good is what helps love last.

So today, in honor of Read a Book Day, take a page from the Gottmans and ask yourself: what’s one small thing your partner has done lately that deserves a little extra appreciation? 💭❤️
Read it today: https://bit.ly/464jBGt

09/30/2025

The work of trust building occurs as you move through life together.

Being intentional is key. A trusting relationship requires both partners to show vulnerability, listen carefully and often, and acknowledge each other’s feelings.

Trust also grows when we have confidence in our ability to repair after arguments or difficult moments. In “Eight Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love,” Drs. John and Julie Gottman suggest it's possible to heal broken trust and bounce back with a stronger connection. These steps include setting a time to talk, naming the feelings you experienced due to the breach of trust, and listening without judgment.

Discover what trust and commitment look like in your unique relationship by starting Gottman Relationship Coach: All About Love. This research-based bundle gives you the tools you need for the relationship you want. Get started today: https://bit.ly/3lkGJL2

09/30/2025

The more things change the more they are the same. Check out this marriage advice from 1886!

09/24/2025

Turning towards instead of away is the third level in The Sound Relationship House, and it all starts with bids. Healthy couples constantly make and turn towards bids to connect. When bids are ignored or rejected, partners are more inclined to criticize each other and become frustrated.

Learn more in the Marriage Minute newsletter: http://bit.ly/2qB8FAc

09/24/2025

The Gottman Institute identified “The 4 Horseman of the Apocolypse”, which can supposedly predict the end of a relationship. We shed some biblical light on these ideas as well as some helpful antidotes. We pray it blesses you!

09/15/2025

While silence can offer a moment for reflection, it’s important not to let it replace genuine conversation. Healthy relationships thrive on open communication.

Whether discussing daily matters or major issues, prioritizing dialogue strengthens your bond and creates a supportive environment for growth.

08/29/2025

The words we say matter, but our actions can matter even more.

When it feels like you're just going through the motions with your significant other, it's time to find ways to show up in your relationship with more mindfulness and intention.

Foster emotional presence and discover ways to express your fondness and admiration for one another when you take Loving out Loud: http://bit.ly/3qvmVEh