Powerful Helplessness
People who assert themselves, express their opinions and get things done may seem powerful to most of us. But we probably tend to underestimate another kind of strength that surfaces in relationships....
View ArticleAre You a Non-Listener?
While you’ll soon learn that a certain amount of inaccurate listening is understandable, and sometimes even desirable, it’s important to be aware of these styles so that you can avoid them when...
View ArticleCriticism: Destructive & Constructive
There is value in distinguishing between two types of criticism and how they differ in intent, quality, and outcome. Destructive criticism is meant to put down, punish or manipulate, and its effect is...
View ArticleAddicted to Negativity
Have you ever met someone that always has a negative attitude? It seems that regardless of how well things may be going for them, they find something wrong . . . they are never happy. Research...
View ArticleBrokenness to Wholeness
To be broken is to be splintered, fractured, violated or weak, according to Webster. Scripturally, brokenness applies to the crushed condition of the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18).Many of us have been...
View ArticleBitterness and Unforgiveness
Bryan came to my office in an attempt to work through some anger he was holding against his sister. He revealed this anger came from his perception that his father was more caring, supportive and...
View ArticleSexual Abuse of Males
Surprisingly little attention has been paid to males who were molested as children. Unfortunately, this is not due to an absence of male victims.Research demonstrates that one in three girls and one in...
View ArticleDenial
We often hear a great deal about the importance of family values. However, little is said about those who want to have healthy families but have not had the opportunity to do so. Those who grew up in...
View ArticleType A Personalities
We’ve all heard of Type A personalities, but what exactly does the term mean? Type A people are excessively competitive, achievement oriented and compulsively drawn to challenges. They have a chronic...
View ArticleCoping with Suicide
Every year millions of suicide contemplators, attempters and survivors have their lives torn apart by this self-destructive terror. Few things in life touch us with such horror. If the act is...
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