A new way of thinking about Emotions?
Emotions – a new understanding (at least to me) I have written that recently my understanding of what emotions are has grown – or maybe, rather, shrunk… My understanding has grown simplified. I think...
View ArticlePost Abortion Healing Help
I have done post-abortion healing counseling groups a few times in the past – it is powerful, painful, redemptive, live-giving, and one of the toughest thing I have ever done for people… If anyone out...
View ArticleOur Counseling Office is Moving!
Alethia is the Greek word most often translated “Truth.” I will probably write more about this soon… but its technical and literal meaning is “not hidden.” This is the perfect name that embodies what...
View ArticleThe Family Internet – you cannot be ignorant – Part I
Managing the Family Internet For years, I have encouraged families to be smart about any version of adult sexuality that is “visible” in their homes, especially once they have children. For this...
View ArticleDanger Will Robinson! Family Internet Part 2
I hear regularly about a child who gains access to internet porn via a portal that they were unaware existed! When I ask, parents tell me that they are careful about their children’s internet usage...
View ArticleFacets of Sexuality… Part 2: Intimate
The other way that a person can experience sexuality is intimately. If illicit sex is about experiencing the dark or shameful excitement of doing something “wrong” and erotic sexuality is about...
View ArticleFacets of Sexuality… Part 1: Erotic
In the recent Seminar for Men, I quickly referenced the different engagements with sexuality – erotic, illicit and intimate. I have gotten questions about it, so, in preparation for the rest of the...
View ArticleGuest Author: Hunter Beless on Friendship
As many of you know, I am passionate about the power and significance of Friendship. I believe friendship trumps all earthly relationships – and, as Hunter points out, marriage is the ultimate version...
View ArticleHow Much Time Do Husbands and Wives Need to Spend Together? Part I
I was recently asked to comment on the question of how much time a husband and wife should spend together… and most often this actually takes the form of “how much time is it reasonable to for me to...
View ArticleHow Much Time Should Husbands and Wives Spend Together, Part II
I have some friends that we are so similar as to create an odd sense of time together even when we haven’t spent much time together. Know what I mean? Our temperaments, perspectives, opinions, etc...
View ArticleSpeaking Series on Rest… and sex
You can download my talks on rest (including the talk about bringing rest and grace into your sex life) from week 11. They are unedited - I will put out an edited version in the future… but for...
View ArticleGrief and Grieving – Part I
I am starting this on May 10th, and it is my best friend’s birthday… however, he died a few years ago. In fact, I am now older than he ever was. His birthday (and the fact that I talked about grief...
View ArticleInterview about midlife Crises
I was recently was interviewed by a Master’s Student about my opinions on mid-life crises. I do not claim to be an expert, but I think the mid-life crisis is an identity issue. Anyway, here are my...
View ArticleBullying issues, bullies, and Kids being bullied.
Just in time for school, Josh Berger (http://www.bergercounseling.com), one of our counselors at Alethia (LPC Intern) has written an article about bullying. We hope it is helpful to you! When Kids Get...
View ArticleLong Term Study of Men (70+ years!) Results.
This is encouraging and challenging. Let me strongly encourage you to read the entire article, especially if you lack/lacked any of the traits of success in early life....
View ArticleBullying Issues – part 2
Now we pick up at point two about dealing with bulling issues: 2. Developing open and ongoing communication with your child – communication is crucial for a good relationship with your child. What I am...
View Article5 Greek words for “Love” re-visited
what does this mean? The Five Loves Welcome! This is far-and-away my most popular article I have ever written. I thought it was time to bring it back out and let it run again. Enjoy! How wise of you...
View ArticleGreat article on helping people with Mental Illness by Millie Tanner
http://alethiacounseling.com/2014/09/20/church-and-mental-illness/ Go check out this great, practical article about how people in the church can help people with mental illness. Filed under: Seminars...
View ArticleMarriage Talks from Pine Cove Family Camp 2013
This is some of my most important stuff for developing a great marriage. I think the 5th talk is about sex… but all of the talks work together. Enjoy!...
View ArticleInteresting data on mid-life crises
Here is some interesting information on mid-life crises… in case you want to learn some more!Filed under: Men / Phalanx, Random Stuff, Therapy
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