“…But words can definitely hurt us” In the the previous blog, I discussed ways to recognize anger in ourselves and to employ methods to control or manage the anger such as recognition of signs of … Read More
Angry Words
“Sticks and stones may break our bones…” There are so many possible ways to address the use of angry words with one another. In family therapy and in couples therapy, clients are encouraged to be … Read More
Play – Part 2
In Play – Part 1, I shared the importance of play and the devastating consequences that come when it is absent from our lives. Engaging our play personalities is quite possibly the most effective and … Read More
Play – Part 1
The good ole days Now that my kids are in their elementary school years, I find myself often recalling my experiences as a child. Life was much simpler back then. My thoughts were mostly consumed … Read More
Managing Stress Through Self Care
Stress is a common presence in our daily lives and its impact on the body (physical, emotional, and spiritual) requires us to be aware of its presence and to seek ways to mitigate or reduce … Read More
Don’t Play in the Septic Tank
I had a friend from Dallas Theological Seminary ask if she could do a Prepare / Enrich marital assessment on my wife and me for a class that she was taking. We gladly agreed. Knowing … Read More
The Power of Vulnerability
Over the past few years, I’ve been learning a lot about vulnerability. I first heard about it at a conference which later led to reading books about it and then being part of a discussion … Read More