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Real Talks - Overcoming challenges for Christian Teens

In our upcoming video series, we will cover important and relevant topics for today’s teens.
Each episode will provide insights, advice, and Biblical perspectives to help teens navigate these challenges with confidence and faith.

ON NOW - CELEBRATING LIFE

Keep an eye out for our upcoming content on this topic! We believe this series will be a valuable resource. 

Perfectionism

In this video series, we cover important and relevant topics for every person struggling with perfectionism or living with someone with perfectionistic traits.

Each episode provides insights, advice, and Biblical perspectives.

 

Healing After Abortion

By Erich Schoeman(Clinical Psychologist, Speaker, Trainer, Writer) 5 min read “I’m a bad person!” Lizzy thought to herself after seeing another mother caress her baby at the mall. This thought had crossed her mind countless times over the last two years. Each time,...

10 Thoughts on Perfectionism with helpful Inputs

By Erich Schoeman (Clinical Psychologist; Trainer & Speaker) Matters of the Soul (www.mattersofthesoul.org or www.sakevdsiel.org) 12 minute read Many of us take pride in doing things well and have an aversion to making mistakes or falling short. We want things to...

Navigating the Turbulent Waters of Adolescence

Created by Erich Schoeman, Clinical Psychologist, Matters of the Soul/Sake van die Siel Disclosure: Several artificial intelligence programs were used in the process of researching and story writing this chapter (ChatGPT, Co-pilot, Gemini). It’s just after seven in...

10 Christian Thoughts on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity – for teens –

By Erich Schoeman (Clinical Psychologist; Trainer & Speaker) Matters of the Soul (www.mattersofthesoul.org or www.sakevdsiel.org) Christian Psychology Ministry 9 minute read Confusion about your gender identity or sexual orientation is a genuine struggle for some...

Words from a father to a teen about sex and pornography

By Erich Schoeman (Clinical Psychologist; Speaker and Trainer, Father of two),  Matters of the Soul (www.mattersofthesoul.org or www.sakevdsiel.org) 6 - 7 minute read Have you ever heard of the Trojan Horse? Homer mentioned it in his book, The Odyssey, written about...

Functional vs Dysfunctional Families

By Erich Schoeman (Clinical Psychologist; Trainer & Speaker) Matters of the Soul (www.mattersofthesoul.org or www.sakevdsiel.org) Christian Psychology Ministry God wants to bless us with families that reflect Him in all ways. Following His will typically leads to...

10 Ways to have a godly family

By Erich Schoeman (Clinical Psychologist; Trainer & Speaker) Matters of the Soul (www.mattersofthesoul.org or www.sakevdsiel.org) Christian Psychology Ministry Most Christians likely aspire to have a family that serves the Lord and reaps the benefits of living in...

10 Thoughts of overcoming fear

By Erich Schoeman (Clinical Psychologist; Trainer & Speaker) Matters of the Soul (www.mattersofthesoul.org or www.sakevdsiel.org) Christian Psychology Ministry Fear is something that all of us face at some point in our lives. From fear of failure, not having...

10 Signs and solutions to eating issues

Most people enjoy food, and some consider themselves to be “foodies”, loving the different tastes and flavours of various foods. Yet for others, food becomes more of a foe than a friend or at best a troubled friend. Their relationship to food, their bodies and weight...

Grief and Loss – Two parts of the same coin

“Grief is like the ocean; it comes on waves ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm and sometimes it is overwhelming. All we can do is learn to swim” -Vicki Harrison Loss is an unavoidable part of life and grief is the natural response to loss and part of the...

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  • 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

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  • 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

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Healing After Abortion

Healing After Abortion

By Erich Schoeman(Clinical Psychologist, Speaker, Trainer, Writer) 5 min read “I’m a bad person!” Lizzy thought to herself after seeing another mother caress her baby at the mall. This thought had...

10 Thoughts on Perfectionism with helpful Inputs

10 Thoughts on Perfectionism with helpful Inputs

By Erich Schoeman (Clinical Psychologist; Trainer & Speaker) Matters of the Soul (www.mattersofthesoul.org or www.sakevdsiel.org) 12 minute read Many of us take pride in doing things well and...

Navigating the Turbulent Waters of Adolescence

Navigating the Turbulent Waters of Adolescence

Created by Erich Schoeman, Clinical Psychologist, Matters of the Soul/Sake van die Siel Disclosure: Several artificial intelligence programs were used in the process of researching and story writing...

Functional vs Dysfunctional Families

Functional vs Dysfunctional Families

By Erich Schoeman (Clinical Psychologist; Trainer & Speaker) Matters of the Soul (www.mattersofthesoul.org or www.sakevdsiel.org) Christian Psychology Ministry God wants to bless us with...

10 Ways to have a godly family

10 Ways to have a godly family

By Erich Schoeman (Clinical Psychologist; Trainer & Speaker) Matters of the Soul (www.mattersofthesoul.org or www.sakevdsiel.org) Christian Psychology Ministry Most Christians likely aspire to...

10 Thoughts of overcoming fear

10 Thoughts of overcoming fear

By Erich Schoeman (Clinical Psychologist; Trainer & Speaker) Matters of the Soul (www.mattersofthesoul.org or www.sakevdsiel.org) Christian Psychology Ministry Fear is something that all of us...

10 Signs and solutions to eating issues

10 Signs and solutions to eating issues

Most people enjoy food, and some consider themselves to be “foodies”, loving the different tastes and flavours of various foods. Yet for others, food becomes more of a foe than a friend or at best a...

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