Helping a Child With OCD
Thought Controlling, Time Consuming – OCD Although the room was quiet, OCD roared in the young girl’s mind, “Brush your …
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Parenting Styles and Why They Matter
There probably will not be much argument when I say that parenting can be challenging- full of joys and fun …
William Palmer, MA, APC
We are broken and healed in relationships. This statement addresses one of the most universal realities we face: vulnerability is …
What is in Your Control?
What is Control? Merriam Webster defines control this way: con-trol /kənˈtrōl/ noun 1. the power to influence or …
Relationship University: Lesson 2
Lesson 2 Using Signposts and Effective Communication Jeremiah 31:21a Set up road markers for yourself; establish signposts! Keep the highway …
Managing Your Family
Looking to the Future It’s a new year, and I spent the end of 2020 thinking forward to ten years …
A Season of Hope for Adult Children of Alcoholics
A Child’s Confusion Festive, colorful lights illuminated the boughs of the Christmas tree. The scent of fresh pine filled the …
Relationship University: Lesson 1
LESSON 1: Understanding Your Negative Relational Patterns and Core Beliefs To drive a vehicle in this country you are required …
Stop Avoiding Your Anxiety!
You’ve heard the quote from FDR, “The only thing to fear is fear itself!” When it comes to anxiety, the …
Welcome your Reactivity
Reactivity – where does it come from? It can happen in an instant. Circumstances collide with the wounds in our …
Love Yourself Well
“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” John 15:12 Most of us are …
Working from Home and Online Schooling?
You Can Do It! Homeschooling Yesterday Online schooling is on the minds of many more parents now than in the …
Getting Unstuck
Being stuck can be infuriating, especially when creating the life you desire demands action. What happened? Perhaps you are agonizing …
Life’s “True” Perspective”
Hope in Uncertain Times In these days of uncertainty and with so many changes in our lives, we need hope. …
Lamenting For Justice
Each year, on Memorial Day in America, we remember the brave and fallen soldiers who have fought for our country. …
Living in Freedom After EMDR Therapy
Healing From the Past Do you ever feel like past events or traumas haunt you? Do you wish you could …
Alcoholics Anonymous – The Twelve Steps
The Beginning of the Journey Many years ago I was beginning that long, uphill journey toward sobriety. In spite of …
Active Listening & Parenting
Parents may be wondering why a blog about listening is written to them instead of their kids. After all, the …
The Beauty of Anger
The Beautiful Design of Anger “I don’t really get angry.” Have you found yourself uttering those words before? Many of …
Laugh Out Loud (LOL)!
“A merry heart doeth good like a medicine, but a broken spirit drieth the bones.” Proverbs 17:22 Laugh during a …