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DBT Series: A Rose By Any Other Name

by Hannah Smith | September 8, 2019

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Article 12 of the DBT Series: DBT in the Real World; Skills in Action You have heard it said that communication is a two-way street, right? Actually, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) suggests it is more of a three-way street. In order to be effective, DBT says it is important to keep three important aspects in …

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Finding Better Perspective in Relationships After Childhood Abuse

by Dr. Gregg Jantz | May 6, 2019

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Childhood abuse has the very real capacity to damage a person’s sense of self. A damaged sense of self creates complications in a person’s relationships with others. In many ways, childhood abuse gives you the blueprint for what not to do in relationships. The difficulty is recognizing the blueprint is faulty when it has become …

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THE STORIES WE TELL OURSELVES

The Stories We Tell Ourselves

by Hannah Smith | February 28, 2019

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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 eyes, shakes his head …

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What Has Your Addiction Done to Your Relationships?

by Dr. Gregg Jantz | January 16, 2019

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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 actions of addiction shout out the …

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The Road to Forgiveness Leads to Joy

by Dr. Gregg Jantz | January 1, 2019

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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 you’ve been feeling, you will re-experience the anger you’ve been …

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Is Your Relationship Turning You Away from God?

by Dr. Gregg Jantz | December 28, 2018

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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. 

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The Historian and Emotional Abuse

by Dr. Gregg Jantz | December 19, 2018

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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

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Healthy Problem Solving After Past Abuse

by Dr. Gregg Jantz | December 3, 2018

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Dealing with conflict may be faulty if you have past abuse. Healthy problem solvers maintain supportive relationships through increased communication.

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Let Go of The Rope

by Hannah Smith | November 6, 2018

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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 one who ends up with the …

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Helping Children to Love Themselves

by Dr. Gregg Jantz | October 29, 2018

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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.

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The Connection Point: How You View Yourself

by Dr. Gregg Jantz | October 7, 2018

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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

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Being Aware of Sexualized Relationships

by Dr. Gregg Jantz | September 26, 2018

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Whether at work or play, we still need to be aware of the potential for any relationship to become sexualized.

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