Feb. 28 CounselTalk Webinar coming
I’m looking forward to being a part of this webinar — great speakers! Feb. 28 CounselTalk Webinar through the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC): Topic: Love & Respect: God’s...
View ArticleMy Article in Western Seminary’s “The Western Wave” Alumni Newsletter
I wrote a article for Western Seminary’s Alumni Newsletter titled “What’s on Your Bucket List?” In it, I write about the wonderful experience I had with my husband in the Holy Land last year. It was...
View ArticleConnecting in Marriage
Quite often, young married couples with children come in for therapy, relaying to me their busy schedules. The husband and/or wife leave for work, drop off the kids at school, one or the other picks...
View ArticleInfidelity: It Begins Before the Physical Affair
There are few things in life which are more devastating to a couple than marital infidelity. To have someone you love betray you on such a deep level is emotionally and even physically difficult to...
View ArticleSpiritual Intimacy
I particularly liked this short article on spiritual intimacy from “Biblical Counseling Insights” from the AACC: There are many ways couples can work to build spiritual intimacy. The following action...
View Article7 Secrets of Lasting Love
Recently I read an article from USA Weekend describing “7 Secrets of Lasting Love.” As the name suggests, they give those 7 secrets (see below). All but two secrets (secrets # 2 and # 6) were right on...
View ArticleNever Give Up on a Good Thing
Therapists motto: “Never Give Up On A Good Thing” My husband and I like to spend time over a good meal listening to smooth jazz and enjoying each other’s company. One of our favorite songs is a...
View ArticleMaking Sense of Depression
They say that due to depression, Robin Williams likely took his own life. Depression? You say, “but he was the funny guy!” He was remarkably talented, blessed with the gift of humoring others. He made...
View ArticleUsing Tele-Therapy When We Can’t Meet in Person in My Office
Tele-therapy can be an excellent alternative when in-person therapy is difficult or impossible. These days, online video applications have been made available, and I have been doing some sessions over...
View ArticleHow Music Affects Your Mood and Well-being
Listening to music affects your mood and can be entertaining as well as providing many psychological benefits. Music energizes the body and helps people to manage pain and even relax the mind. These...
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