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Roger D. Lin, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
The Challenge of Being Christian and Wealthy
"Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.”...
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Jan 92 min read
Christian Purity Culture
Christian purity culture has been prevalent in conservative evangelical circles Christian purity culture teaches the idea that sexual...
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Jan 94 min read
Biblical Counseling
The purpose of biblical counseling is to reflect God’s glory in the healing process and to apply the power of the Gospel through personal...
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Jan 23 min read
Narcissism: Understanding, Addressing, and Overcoming It
Narcissism is a term often used casually, but when it comes to mental health and relationships, it carries significant implications....
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Dec 21, 20243 min read
Addressing the Challenges of Being a Parentified Child
Parentification is where a child is forced to take on roles and responsibilities typically reserved for adults. This often involves...
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Dec 10, 20243 min read
Asian American Mental Health
For Asian Americans, their mental health is shaped by a combination of cultural values and societal expectations. This post presents the...
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Nov 26, 20243 min read
Understanding Asian American Shame
Shame is a powerful emotion that affects everyone, but for many Asian Americans, shame is intertwined with cultural expectations,...
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Nov 6, 20243 min read
Navigating Unhealthy Attachment Styles and Building Secure Relationships
Relationships are a fundamental part of our lives, but they can also be a source of significant struggle if our attachment styles are...
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Oct 28, 20243 min read
Biblical Counseling: Applying Reformed Theology and the Five Solas into our every day lives
Reformed theology is a cornerstone of the Christian faith, emphasizing the sovereignty of God, the authority of Scripture, and the five...
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Oct 8, 20243 min read
Addressing the Shadow Self
The concept of a "shadow self" was coined by Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung. The shadow represents the unconscious aspects of our...
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Sep 28, 20242 min read
Addressing Our Inner Child
Our inner child is the part of us that carries the memories, emotions, and experiences from our early years. This inner child can...
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Sep 3, 20243 min read
Exploring Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Internal Family Systems (IFS), developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz, provides this framework that we are composed of various parts, each...
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Aug 14, 20242 min read
The Mind Body Connection
The relationship between our mind and body refers to our physical sensations, emotions, and cognitive processes. Somatic therapy, is...
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Jul 31, 20242 min read
A Guide to Healthy Sleep Hygiene
Sleep is an important part of our health. Quality sleep contributes to better mood, cognitive function, immune system, and weight...
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Jul 17, 20242 min read
Letting Go: How to Stop Controlling Behavior
Control is a natural human tendency, rooted in our desire for security, predictability, and a sense of stability over our lives. However,...
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Jun 25, 20243 min read
Finding Peace: Overcoming Anxiety
Our world is filled with uncertainties, stressors, and constant demands, that it's no wonder that anxiety has become a prevalent issue....
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Jun 4, 20242 min read
Resiliency: How to Build Mental Toughness
You can build your mental toughness by: 1. Grit: Grit is having passion and perseverance toward a goal despite obstacles and...
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Apr 22, 20242 min read


The relationship between Christianity and Psychology (Mental Health)
There are four major models that explain the relationship between Christianity and Psychology (Mental Health). There are other models and...
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Mar 2, 20242 min read
Impulse Control
Impulsive behavior is doing something without thinking about the consequences. For some people, they may call their impulsivity, "being...
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Feb 27, 20242 min read
The Fear of Death
We all die. No one lives forever. Everyone's life will end some day. This is reality. Death is an inevitable part of our human life. It...
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Jan 12, 20242 min read
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