Tag Archive for: The Centre for Effective Living

Why Connection through Meaningful Community Matter for Mental Wellbeing

By: Jennifer Chu – The Centre for Effective Living

Connection is a fundamental part of being human

Read more

Understanding Matrescence: The Hidden Transition into Motherhood

By: Lauren Chee – The Centre for Effective Living

Motherhood changes far more than the daily routine. The good news is, you’re not losing yourself, you’re becoming someone new.

Read more

Want to Love Deeper? Stop Giving So Much

By: Jennifer Chu – The Centre for Effective Living

Must we be endlessly available, universally liked, and perpetually busy?

Read more

Why Connection Feels So Hard (Even When You Want It)

By: Michelle Nortje

If humans are wired for connection, why do relationships often feel like hard work or confusing?

Read more

Our Beliefs and How We Make Choices

By: Michelle McKune – The Centre for Effective Living

Decision-making is not only guided by practical considerations but also by our values, spiritual beliefs, and cultural background.

Read more

When Ministry Changes: Four Psychological Realities of Ministry Transitions

By: Miki Sinfield – The Centre for Effective Living

How to wrestle with the questions that come when your role in a ministry changes.

Read more

Persistent Depressive Disorder: Often Overlooked, but Worth Noticing

By: Thomas Cheeseman

Depression doesn’t always appear like a crisis. Sometimes it’s quieter, longer-lasting, and easier to overlook.

Read more

Sitting With Difficult Emotions: 5 Ways to Stay Present When You’d Rather Run Away

By: Michelle Nortje

Most of us would rather do anything than sit with painful feelings. We scroll, snack, overthink, or keep busy, because sitting with sadness, anger, or shame can often feel unbearable.

Read more