Communication can be a real challenge. Men and women are very different (no kidding!). The Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus books hit it spot on. I highly recommend reading them. Below are some tips and suggestions on healthy communication. Have you ever found yourself in an argument with no idea how it […]
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We’ve all been there – you see something that’s wrong and think, “Somebody should do something about that!” Somebody should…clean that up, help that person, fix that problem… When was the last time you were that somebody? I know, I know – it’s not your job. Well, who’s job is it? If you wait for “them”
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It’s that time of year again – time for Christmas trees, Jingle Bells, Elf On The Shelf, presents, yummy food and spending time with family and friends. It’s a time to get closer with or to reconnect with God. But what if this time of year brings sadness instead of joy? For many people the
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If you’re concerned about a loved one and want them to get help, it can be challenging to convince them to speak to a therapist. You may be tempted to set up a therapy appointment and be dishonest with them about where they’re going. You may believe that if you can just get them in
Why should you be concerned? There are lots of reasons. Let’s look at a few: More screen time = less physical activity, less social interaction, less time with family members, less real world problem solving, brain atrophy, increased risk for depression and a reduced ability to learn (among other problems). For more specifics, please check
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Getting ready for your home study – some tips! Here are some of the things you’ll want to do to get ready for your home study. Here’s how it works when I conduct a home study. The basic process starts with an initial meeting in my office. During the meeting we go over the packet
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Are you or is someone you know thinking about adopting? It can be a very confusing and emotional process. I’ve been helping folks to adopt for the past 14+ years. I work with the best attorneys in town and I am intimately familiar with how adoption works within the legal system and with the Department
Feeling anxious? Me, too! It seems I’m often battling a litany of “What if…?” thoughts. What if I mess up? What if I say the wrong thing? What if that person doesn’t like me? What if I can’t pay that bill? What if the car breaks down on a long trip? What if that official
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The Bible (which by the way is the first and best guide for how to be a human being), has a lot to say about marriage. For this topic, let’s look at Genesis 2:24, King James Version: “Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they
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I’m the lucky Dad of two beautiful, amazing, incredible daughters. It can be pretty scary to think about my girls being out in the world, being exposed to all the stuff out there that can hurt them. If I let them my fears about this can drive me crazy. It makes me want to say
