The Stories We Tell Ourselves
You walk into the office. The room is hushed, and everyone’s head is down. This is unusual as it is generally a lively place. You notice Jimmy. At first, he appears to be working quietly in his cubicle. As you walk by, he looks up toward you, sighs deeply, rolls his...
What Has Your Addiction Done to Your Relationships?
We live life surrounded by a sea of choices. The only way to make sense of these competing interests is to filter our choices through priorities. Our priorities are determined by what we do rather than what we say. As the adage goes, “Actions speak louder than words.”...
The Road to Forgiveness Leads to Joy
Anger, fear, shame, and guilt, which are debilitating emotions, get in the way of being able to experience forgiveness. These emotions have been your companions until now. They will not want to be left behind. As you come to acknowledge the truth about the pain...
Is Your Relationship Turning You Away from God?
What do people do when it seems God is not acting according to their expectations? Validation, assurance, relief, significance, and more — are gifts from God.
The Historian and Emotional Abuse
Historians are people who remember every bad thing you have ever done or they think you have done. In healthy relationships, positive and happy memories survive
Healthy Problem Solving After Past Abuse
Dealing with conflict may be faulty if you have past abuse. Healthy problem solvers maintain supportive relationships through increased communication.
Let Go of The Rope
Stopping the Relationship “Tug-of-war” The Game We have all heard of the childhood game of “Tug-of-war”. This is a test of strength, where each end of a single rope is pulled by opposing sides, both of which hope to gain control and take the rope from the other. The...
Helping Children to Love Themselves
Our children need to love themselves and they need to learn to extend that love to others. When children love others, they are empathetic. Instead of reacting to others, they learn to respond by reading the emotional states of others.
The Connection Point: How You View Yourself
How you feel about yourself affects all of your other relationships. Some of you may not be used to the idea that you have a distinct relationship with yourself, but you do
Being Aware of Sexualized Relationships
Whether at work or play, we still need to be aware of the potential for any relationship to become sexualized.
Identifying the Burdens of Past Relationships
It is so important for you to be able to identify the burdens from past relationships that may be slowing down your rate of recovery.