by Michael R. Lyles, M.D. | Dec 2, 2025 | Christian Counseling Today, Shrink Notes
shrink notes Early Career Development: Writing Mental health professionals are called to be the voice of reason, wisdom, and hope to those that we serve in our offices. However, that voice sometimes needs to extend to communities that need our voice outside of our...
by Michael R. Lyles, M.D. | Oct 9, 2025 | Christian Counseling Today, Shrink Notes
shrink notes Early Career Development: Growing Your Impact As a therapist, you feel inspired to assist individuals dealing with mental trauma and are academically prepared to launch your mental health practice/ministry. However, what difference will it make if no one...
by Michael R. Lyles, M.D. | Jul 15, 2025 | Christian Counseling Today, Shrink Notes
shrink notes Lessons on Managing Suffering Mental suffering tempts us to isolate ourselves from sources of support out of stigma and fear of rejection. We are tempted to put on masks of wellness that distract from the struggle that is real. We are taught in...
by Michael R. Lyles, M.D. | Jul 15, 2025 | Christian Counseling Today, Shrink Notes
shrink notes The Art of Clinical Decision-making with Psychopharmacology Medical training emphasizes the proposed science of disease states and their treatment interventions. However, the practice of clinical medicine with real people involves the art of critical...