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Do You Feel Unworthy?
Have you experienced that emotional wash of flu-like discomfort throughout your body, leading you to believe you are dirty, or unclean? ...
mike06803
Jun 6, 20173 min read


Gossip Leading to Happiness?
Soren Kierkegaard, one of the modern world’s first existential philosophers, discovered four unconventional steps to happiness. Some of...
mike06803
Jun 2, 20173 min read


Holding On to Resentment? Let it Go!
Why has Disney’s movie Frozen been so successful? Although the music (Idina Menzel!), animation, and humor are excellent (and watching...
mike06803
May 20, 20174 min read


Couples Say The Darndest Things
Couple’s counseling is very different than individual therapy—particularly regarding volatility and defensiveness. The emotions (and...
mike06803
May 4, 20172 min read


The Masters: Creating Traditions Unlike Any Other
I have an extra ticket to The Masters. Would you like to go? Even though we’ve been the best-of-friends for a long time, I’m not sure...
mike06803
Apr 21, 20175 min read


“Man, You Think Too Much”: Psychology from The Sandlot
The Sandlot is a comedy classic. It also has extremely valuable psychology! Smalls thinks too much. He’s constantly worrying. He...
mike06803
Feb 24, 20174 min read


“Man, You Think Too Much”: Psychology from The Sandlot
Header Image Source The Sandlot is a comedy classic. It also has extremely valuable psychology! Smalls thinks too much. He’s...
mike06803
Feb 24, 20174 min read


Why Are We so Attached to our Toys?
“It’s Mine…” “No…it’s mine!” Parents are quick to scold when there’s a squabble over toys. However, kids aren’t the only ones...
mike06803
Feb 4, 20171 min read


10 Quotes From Marie Kondo That Will ‘Spark Joy’
Marie Kondo’s books, The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up and Spark Joy , were as helpful as any other book I read last year. If...
mike06803
Jan 19, 20173 min read


Is This My Will? Or God’s?
Religious and spiritual people often have difficulty deciphering between their personal desires and what God’s will is for them. They...
mike06803
Dec 8, 20166 min read


Two Tips For a More Meaningful Holiday Season (That The Retailers Might Hate)
Several years ago, I had a gut-wrenching experience Christmas shopping at the mall. I noticed a deal of commotion across the corridor: ...
mike06803
Nov 21, 20163 min read


The 8 Best Ways to Help Your Junior Golfer: From a Swing Coach and Family Therapist
If you are wondering how to be most helpful for your junior golfer, here are some points to consider: MANAGE EXPECTATIONS AND FRUSTRATION...
mike06803
Oct 11, 201611 min read


The 8 Best Ways to Help Your Junior Golfer: From a Swing Coach and Family Therapist
If you are wondering how to be most helpful for your junior golfer, here are some points to consider: MANAGE EXPECTATIONS AND FRUSTRATION...
mike06803
Oct 11, 201611 min read


A Tip for Dealing with a Diabolical Teen
Diabolical may be a little harsh. Then again, after the fiery furnace of disregard for the rules, suspensions, and the absolute brink of...
mike06803
Aug 29, 20162 min read


A Tip for Dealing with a Diabolical Teen
Diabolical may be a little harsh. Then again, after the fiery furnace of disregard for the rules, suspensions, and the absolute brink of...
mike06803
Aug 29, 20162 min read


#1 Advice From a Marriage Counselor
Be Yourself. Let me be me—for that is all that I can be. Trust, I will be there when you need me. I will hold to the same. Let me be...
mike06803
Jul 11, 20165 min read


#1 Advice From a Marriage Counselor
Be Yourself. Let me be me—for that is all that I can be. Trust, I will be there when you need me. I will hold to the same. Let me be...
mike06803
Jul 11, 20165 min read


The Problem With Beliefs
There’s an old fable, similar to the concept that C.S. Lewis presents in The Screwtape Letters , of a devil and his young apprentice....
mike06803
Jun 3, 20168 min read


A Memoir from a Returned LDS Missionary
With a desire (and permission) to share their story, here is an insightful, well-written, and emotional memoir of a returned LDS...
mike06803
Apr 25, 20166 min read


The Hope of Every Good Therapist
I first came across this poem by Emily Dickinson while studying literature at Brigham Young University. As with most of her poetry, I...
mike06803
Apr 14, 20161 min read
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