Madrid Angel (c)2021 John Thurman I love the holidays! But not everybody does. The holiday season can stir up reminders of tough times, abuse, trauma, and scarcity for many, which can, in turn, have a negative impact on the present. In this article, I will give you...
“Grief is a lot like the ocean. It ebbs and flows. It has high tides and low tides. Sometimes its waters are as calm as glass; other times, its rough waves and riptides can overwhelm. Sometimes, about all we can do with grief is learn how to practice water...
. How to Avoid the 4 Joy Stealing Traps of the Holidays by John Thurman M.Div., M.A. Avoiding the 4 Joy-Stealing Traps of the Holidays Can you believe it? Christmas is almost here. And in the next few days, millions of people will be headed home for the...
5 Proven Ways to Boost Your Gratitude This Thanksgiving Last year, thousands of people in America skipped our usual in-person holiday celebrations. Now, after nearly two years of social distancing, we are poised to join celebrations once again. Unfortunately, the...
If you were to give me a two-to-three-word description of your relationship at this very moment, what would it be? If it’s something along the lines of “less-than-stellar,” would you like some inexpensive yet powerful ways to strengthen your marriage? Years ago, my...
69% of your relationship problems are unsolvable! Dr. John Gottman Really? 9 Ways to Overcome Relationship Problems: Perspective! That’s right, change your perspective and change your trajectory. I remember the day I read this statistic in Dr. John Gottman’s...
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