How to Handle Manipulative People
How to Deal with Manipulation Question: I do not live with my lover. He has repeatedly angered me but I was always able to forgive him because I felt sorry for him. He has mistaken…
Dealing with a Miscarriage
Unborn Baby – Loss Question: I just lost an unborn baby about a month ago. I was about seven weeks or so along. I do know my baby is in Heaven’s arms with Jesus. But…
Struggling with Abortion and Unwanted Pregnancies
Women struggling with abortion and unwanted pregnancies from all over the world have written to Lynette Hoy, NCC, LCPC, Marriage and Family Counselor for advice. The following are a few of these questions and answers….
How To Deal With An Angry Father
A reader talks about growing up with an angry father and we discuss how to deal with this struggle.
Defusing Anger and Conflict
How can I defuse my anger when someone (a “downer”) is unfairly blaming or judging me? http://www.whatsgoodaboutanger.com/defuse.html
Life in the Womb
“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb” Ps 139:12. A picture began circulating in November. It should be “The Picture of the Year,” or perhaps, “Picture of the…
What Is Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Disorder Reprinted with permission by the National Institute of Mental Health Purchase the book: The Bipolar Workbook Second Edition: Tools for Controlling Your Mood Swings Paperback – May 7, 2015 by Monica Ramirez Basco PhD (Author)…
Reporting Child Abuse
Signs of Abuse Warning signs of abuse • A change in a child’s behavior or school performance • The child seems guarded and startles easily • The child loiters at school or friends’ houses; seems…
Our Crave for Security..
“The settled happiness and security which we all desire, God withholds from us by the very nature of the world: but joy, pleasure, and merriment, He has scattered broadcast. We are never safe, but we…
Misconceptions about Marriage Counseling
Is your marriage in a crisis? Do you hesitate to go to counseling? Marital counseling is often misunderstood. In my experience as a licensed clinical professional counselor, I have observed that there are six common misconceptions…