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Outbreaks, Part 2

March 30, 2020March 27, 2020 Samuel Rainey, M.A., LPCLife Processgravity, limitations, outbreaks, time, virus

A couple weeks ago I wrote about the importance of relationships regarding the two significant outbreaks that Nashville had faced in the recent weeks. Today with our country and world seemingly at a standstill with social distancing and quarantining, worry and anxiety are spreading much like the virus itself. I’m Read More

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Quarantine as Sabbath

March 27, 2020March 27, 2020 Samuel Rainey, M.A., LPCLife Processpoetry, quarantine, sabbath, virus

In the Lord of the Rings epic, JRR Tolkien brilliantly weaves in the practice of Sabbath in a number of ways. Often times this centers around food, the respite of a fire, and the sharing of stories together. Yet I think the clearest picture he presents of the Sabbath is Read More

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With Ourselves

March 26, 2020March 26, 2020 Samuel Rainey, M.A., LPCLife Processalone, compassion, isolation, outbreaks, powerlessness

The majority of us are having to grapple with our ourselves in a completely different way due to the virus outbreak. Our limitations are on full display as we all try to navigate these new realities of life without activities outside the home. A good friend of mine said it Read More

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Outbreaks

March 13, 2020March 13, 2020 Samuel Rainey, M.A., LPCLife Processanxiety, fear, powerlessness, recovery, relationships, together

Nashville has been hit pretty hard the last two weeks with an outbreak of tornadoes and now the coronavirus. This is not to suggest we’re special as a city, but these challenges have been pretty acute for a lot of people here. These two major events have illuminated how little Read More

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Finding a Good Counselor

March 4, 2020December 17, 2020 Samuel Rainey, M.A., LPCCouples

A friend of mine asked me to put together a brief one-page guide to give to couples at a marriage retreat about finding a good marriage counselor. I thought it might be helpful to share here. Whatever your reason is for seeking counseling, there are a few guidelines that will Read More

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Marriage and Lent

February 26, 2020February 26, 2020 Samuel Rainey, M.A., LPCCouplescontempt, fast, lent, shame, Space

Lent is the penitential season of the church calendar that usually involves fasting (or giving up) something that gets in the way of your relationship with God. This season prepares the way for Good Friday, and the celebration of Easter Sunday. One of my good friends is a pastor, and Read More

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Who Is Sex For?

February 20, 2020February 20, 2020 Samuel Rainey, M.A., LPCCommunication

One of the most challenging areas of a marriage is a couples’ sex life. There are a myriad of reasons for this, but in the 15 years I’ve been working with couples, I think it boils down to one core issue: Who is sex for? No one escapes childhood and Read More

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Maturity

February 10, 2020February 10, 2020 Samuel Rainey, M.A., LPCLife Processalone, courage, mature, maturity, relationships, wisdom

Maturity is the ability to resist acting out on behalf of what one feels. One donut is amazing. Two probably isn’t as amazing, but I’m still probably going to have another one. I know from experience that three is not going to feel good in a few hours. And if Read More

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Control Freaks

February 5, 2020February 5, 2020 Samuel Rainey, M.A., LPCLife Processapathy, control, known, order, plan, unkown

We’re all control freaks. Not just the type-A personalities, but also the B’s, C’s, and Z’s of the world.  No one likes to be out of control. Those that act as though they don’t care about being in control are just practicing an apathetic version of control.  My barber laughed Read More

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Narcissism

January 30, 2020January 30, 2020 Samuel Rainey, M.A., LPCLife Processcontrol, guidance, help, manipulation, Narcissism, power, safety

Narcissism is a word that is thrown around a lot, especially in attempts to describe certain world leaders currently in office. Despite how common of a term it is, it’s difficult to know, with certainty, that someone we are in a relationship with is a narcissist. To a certain extent, Read More

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