These times of quarantine, social isolation and social distancing can be stressful on many of us. Our routines are broken and daily we are bombarded with new...

To be quite honest, at first, I felt very little worry or fear concerning the most recent Coronavirus outbreak. As news continued to spread, I blamed the ove...

This picture was taken sometime in the afternoon. Not 8:35. Definitely not 8:35. Clocks have a way of taunting and antagonizing us. Right there in front of u...

As a Mental Health Counselor and a Pastor, I often take for granted just how closely our emotional stability is connected to our spiritual strength. While on...

This little garden gift brightened my day one morning when I walked into my office to be surprised by such cheer. My friend and colleague, with a true “givin...

Jim Thorn with WYAQ interviews Dr. Sanderford about parenting. Listen Here

Jim Thorn with WYAQ interviews Dr. Sanderford about living beyond victimization. Listen Here

Jim Thorn with WYAQ interviews Dr. Sanderford about marriage & relationships. Listen Here

When you think of all the healthy relationships in your life, what examples do you think of? Is it your best friend that you’ve had since kindergarten, is it...

Jim Thorn with WYAQ interviews Dr. Sanderford about issues with addiction and codependency. Listen Here

The numbers are staggering and tragic, in 2017 447 Mississippians died of suicide. In America annually there are over 1 million attempts of which 38,000 are...

I’m standing on the tee box of the first hole of the golf course. I’ve watched the Master’s Tournament and now envision my golf shot landing in the middle o...

Harboring anger, resentment, and disappointment is not healthy. In fact, it can cause or intensify significant health problems such as hypertension, heart d...

FIRMNESS -brings a sense of importance to the table; children need to know when a family value has been disregarded. CONSISTENCY -creates an atmosphere of se...

...bulling has lead to depression, anxiety, suicide and school violence.

“Do you want a good life?” Of course you do; everyone does! New year’s resolutions come from an awakening that another year has passed and we are not where w...

Counseling is not something that you expect that you or your family will need. However, as a parent, you realize the moment that it is needed for your child...

Are you one of the 350 million people who annually suffer from depression? The National Institute of Mental Health defines depression as a common but serious...

When we have babies, the first year is so focused on growth and milestones. We worry about schedules for sleeping and eating. Developmental toys and tummy ti...

I cannot begin to express how Crossroads Christian Marriage & Family Counseling has helped me through my journey. Stephanie Smith-Jefferson is by far the bes...