Brent Dyer Counseling

08/11/2025

Gratitude: it’s not just for Instagram influencers and people who own seven throw pillows that say blessed. It’s neuroscience.

Start small. One thing a day. Write it, say it, mumble it in the shower. The point is, it works.

07/30/2025

Ever feel like your nervous system is running a circus without your permission? Anxiety, overwhelm, that fun combo of sweaty palms and existential dread?

You might not be broken—you might just be dysregulated.

Check out my mini-course: “Jesus and Your Vagus Nerve Are On the Same Team.” It’s 30 minutes of clinically sound and spiritually grounded content that explains why your body freaks out—and how Jesus isn’t mad about it.

We’ll explore Polyvagal Theory (yes, that’s a real thing), your trauma response, and why humming a worship song might actually be neurological self-care.

Because healing doesn’t have to be long—it just has to be true.

07/28/2025

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Discover how calming your vagus nerve can help you find peace, just as Jesus intended. Uncover the holy work of calming down in our latest blog post. Read more here: https://wix.to/LUNjuXZ

Let’s talk about the nerve that proves Jesus really does want you to chill the heck out.You’ve probably heard of the “fight or flight” response—when your heart races, your chest tightens, your thoughts scatter like roaches when the lights come on. It’s your body’s emergency broadcast s...

07/16/2025

Sometimes I stare out my office window like I'm in a moody indie film soundtrack—watching traffic on I-10 and wondering…

"Is that guy in the white Honda late for work or running from his feelings?"

"Is that minivan full of screaming kids or just one mom screaming internally?"

"Is the guy in the lifted truck compensating for something... emotional?"

And I think…they’re all driving right past Renewing Hope Counseling.

Right. Past. It.

We’re literally on the highway of your emotional breakdown, people.

GPS: Sad.
Exit: Healing.

Pull over. Come on in. We’ve got therapists, coffee, tissues, and actual hope.

07/13/2025

Feeling the pressure at various stages of life? You're not alone. Every chapter we tackle has its challenges that can be mentally taxing. It's time we acknowledge our feelings and talk about it! Dive deeper into this topic: https://wix.to/3wNcGnz

We all like to pretend we’re totally fine at every stage of adulthood. You know: “I’m thriving, not crying in my car,” kind of fine. But the truth is, every stage of adult life comes with its own unique brand of psychological torment—I mean stressors. Clinically speaking, of course. Let’...

07/09/2025

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07/01/2025

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06/25/2025

06/19/2025

Curious about meditation but think it's just for monks or crystal-wielding hipsters? Think again! Discover the real benefits of meditation and how a few moments of stillness can make a big impact on your life. Read more: https://wix.to/jXC4WZm

The Real Benefits of Meditation: Why Sitting Still Isn’t Just for Monks (or Weird People with Crystals)Brent Dyer6 minutes ago3 min readWant to read more?Subscribe to brentdyercounseling.com to keep reading this exclusive post. Subscribe Now

06/18/2025

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06/12/2025

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06/09/2025