by John Thurman, M.Div., M.A., LPCC The Mystery of Marriage Marriage is many things, but it is not a Hallmark movie. Whatever romantic notions we might have, real-life always involves more than an hour and a half of easily-resolved conflicts amid harvest festivals or Christmas baking contests. Marriage is both glorious and challenging. A marriage […]
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Simple Tools You Can Use to Lower Stress and Anxiety
Simple Tools You Can Use to Lower Stress and Anxiety By: John Thurman, M.Div., M.A., LPCC Want to slow those racing thoughts down? Are you ready to learn the simple tools you can use to lower stress and anxiety? Are you aware you can overcome fear and anxiety with your thoughts? That’s right, even though […]
How to Use the Goldilock’s Method to Stay Motivated!
Does the name Steve Martin ring a bell? Performer, comedian, movie star, Saturday Night Live Alum, respected banjo player, father, husband, and author of autobiography Born Standing Up. (By the way, if you are looking for a great read, I highly recommend it.) Disneyland had just opened in 1955 when enterprising ten-year-old Steve managed to […]
How to Make Your Thinking Work For You in 2022
Nothing lives in your head rent-free! Your thought life is either enriching or debilitating. Want to know how to keep your thoughts in growth mode? How are those resolutions you made for 2022 going? One of the keys to keeping those goals and increasing positive change in your personal life is managing your self-talk based […]