Matters of the Soul
Develop, Restore, EmpowerOur Vision and value statement
To help the believer with knowledge
and the unbeliever with revelation
If you desire to live a life that’s emotionally restored, psychologically developed and spiritually empowered, then Matters of the Soul is for you! Here you find up-to-date Christian Psychology content that will strengthen your soul and relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
– Erich Schoeman, Clinical Psychologist –
Welcome to our website
What you should look at...
Anxiety, Worry, Fear & Stress
Burnout, Depression & Hope
Trauma, PTSD & Recovery
Marriage, Conflict and Communication
Family, Parenting & Teenagers
Grief, Loss & Healing
OCD, ADHD & Personality Disorders
VIDEOS ON DIFFERENT SUBJECTS
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Our Latest Articles
Adult Children, Parents, and Family Responsibility When Help Becomes Enabling
By Erich Schoeman | Clinical Psychologist One of the more difficult areas of family boundaries is the relationship between parents and adult children. When children are young, they are meant to...
Enmeshed, Rigid, and Balanced Families Understanding Healthy and Unhealthy Family Boundaries
By Erich Schoeman | Clinical Psychologist Do you want your family to be healthy and each member happy? As part of this series on Boundaries, we turn our attention to the types of boundaries found in...
Practical Strategies to Set Boundaries When Abuse Is Present
By Erich Schoeman | Clinical Psychologist In the previous article I looked at boundaries and abuse. We continue this conversation with practical strategies for setting limits. Setting boundaries in...
Boundaries and Abuse: When Safety, Truth, and Love Must Work Together
When we speak about boundaries, we usually think about preferences, responsibilities, communication, time, emotional space, and how people treat one another. In a healthy relationship, boundaries help love to function properly. They create clarity. They help us know what is mine, what is yours, what is acceptable, and what is not.
Boundaries in Families: Why Love Needs Both Closeness and Space
By Erich Schoeman | Clinical Psychologist Family is one of the most beautiful gifts God has given us, but it is also one of the places where boundaries can become the most confusing. It is easy to...
Practising Boundaries in Marriage: Speaking Honestly Without Attacking or Withdrawing – Part 2
It is one thing to understand that boundaries are important in marriage. It is another thing to actually practise them. Most couples who struggle with boundaries do so not because they do not know the theory.
PODCASTS (In Afrikaans)
Here Erich is talking with Liese Prinsloo from Radio Pulpit on the following subjects:
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Workshops and Talks that we offer
Workshops
- Burnout: Prevention and Restoration
- Burnout in Ministry
- Fair Fighting (Conflict management)
- Anxiety and Stress Management
- Trauma Debriefing Skills for lay counsellors
- Emotional Restoration
- Living with Loss
- Clinical Topics
Talks
- Burnout in Ministry
- Fair Fighting (Conflict Management)
- Conflict Management in Ministry
- Stress Management and Resilience in Ministry
- What is a sound mind?
- God and Culture
- Change of perspective
- From Surviving to Thriving
Please contact us for tailor-made talks
