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April 10, 2025 Let Them Theory The book called let them theory has sold 1.2 million copies in its first month alone. It's a popular book by Mel Robbins. It's purported to give peop… March 13, 2025 What To Expect From Your First Therapy Appointment Starting therapy for the first time can be frightening if you don’t know what to expect. Will your health insurance cover therapy? W… March 5, 2025 What is Therapy? What Should You Expect? Have you ever been to therapy? If not, it can be daunting. The first time I went to therapy, it felt… February 26, 2025 The Role of Faith Some look to their faith in God in their happiest or awe-struck moments, or some lean on their fai… February 25, 2025 Perspectives on Anger Management Just like the quote "All roads lead to Rome," there are a number of ways to manage anger. While this article… February 22, 2025 Stress Management Tips for Christians Here's a Top Ten List of helpful approaches to stress management, incorporating Biblical approa… March 4, 2024 How I Changed as a Parent To hear this interview and others, listen to the Successful Parenting Podcast by Jackie Rhew and Robin Choquette! YouTube Spotify Apple Google Drive … October 9, 2023 Three Things To Know Before You Remarry with Kids The three top things I hear about from clients (and I wish I knew almost 20 years ago) all relate to stepfam… May 23, 2023 Shame and What to Do About It I look back over my life and I think we can all say we have made major mistakes. We have weaknesse… May 4, 2023 How Do You Explain Teen Violence? Studio By Dan Blair, marriage therapist and family counselor Should we just say, "It's complicated?" According to the CDC, homicide i… March 22, 2023 Self-Worth or Selfish? Religion can give the message that anything about the "self" is sin or bad, or at least selfish. P… February 10, 2023 Conflict Resolution It may take two to resolve conflict, but all each person can do, is control themselves instead of …

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