22 articles
August 10, 2026
Tips from Hostage Negotiaters
Is there anything we can learn from hostage negotiators that applies to conflict resolution in relationships? While eac…
April 23, 2026
Beyond the “I’m Fine”: Practical Steps to Mental Health
We can all identify with stress. You can see how stress can not only leads to anger, which is a common emoti…
March 26, 2026
Biblical Tools for Mental Health
No one is immune to stress, anxiety, or burnout. "Popping the hood" of the mind may reveal what tools are ne…
September 24, 2025
Connection Before Correction
While doing right leads to healthy relationships, the Bible also promotes the opposite: healthy…
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…
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 …
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…
October 7, 2022
Keep Calm and Carry On?
The first half of this article reveals the anatomy of stress, and how we can res…
April 12, 2022
Minute Mood Couples Journaling
Create a journal with a partner "I wish we were closer." "I wish I knew what she was thinking." "He should know what I want. It doesn't do any good i…
August 25, 2021
INSIDE OUT Parenting
Witsoe By Dan Blair, marriage therapist and family counselor One of the premises of the movie "Inside Out" is that if you can manage your …
June 1, 2020
“F” Words When Triggered
Triggers are strong emotions that overwhelm our ability to listen effectively and think clearly. They are essentially emotional memories that are par…
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